With Vectron, Siemens has created a locomotive that offers numerous advantages. Available in electric and diesel-electric versions, this modern engine is nothing if not versatile. Throughout its operating life, it can be converted quickly and flexibly to different operating roles and requirements anywhere in Europe.

Designed with an eye to today’s strict regulations on pollutants, particulate matter and noise in many European countries, Vectron is the first diesel-electric engine to be fitted as standard with the very latest diesel engine and particulates filter, which means its particulate emissions are up to 87.5 percent lower and conform to limits defined in Europe’s EU97/IIIB standard. Like all Siemens diesel locomotives, Vectron is also well within the noise limits set by the European TSI Noise standard: its stationary and starting noise levels are 10 decibels below the defined maximums. The electric versions of Vectron are equipped with a highly efficient system for recovering braking energy and feeding it back into the power system. This and their low standby energy consumption and generally improved system design make them especially economical.

Vectron locomotives are built in energy-saving manufacturing locations using environmentally safe materials. They are also 98 percent recyclable (94 percent material recovery, 4 percent thermal recovery) – a figure that’s nothing less than exemplary.