Kraków 2012-09-01
Siemens Vectron.
Siemens Vectron is a family of locomotives derived from the Siemens EuroSprinter electric locomotive family. Siemens Vectron are locomotives designed to drive freight and passenger trains with a maximum speed of 160 km / h or 200 km / h, depending on the version. The main idea behind the creation of these locomotives was a multi-system structure, i.e. the possibility of running trainsets with different electric currents in networks. That is international trains. The idea was also a modular construction. The models include: multi-system locomotive (service weight 87 tons, power 6.4 MW), alternating current locomotive, high power (service weight 85 tons, power 6.4 MW), alternating current locomotive, medium power (weight service 82 tons, power 5.6 MW), 3,000 V DC locomotive (service weight 80 tons, power 5.2 MW), diesel locomotive (service weight 88 tons).
Basic dimensions of the Siemens Vectron locomotive: length 18.98 m, width 3.01 m, height 4.25 m, wheel diameter 1.25 m. Bo'Bo 'axle system.
The locomotive was presented for the first time on June 29, 2010 in Wegberg-Wildenrath. In the same year, the diesel locomotive was presented. Externally, the Siemens Vectron locomotive is similar to the Siemens EuroSprinter Traxx. The interior is laid out differently. The corridor runs in the middle, and the components are on the sides. The drive transmission is via a gear transmission. The customer can choose one of several variants of equipment depending on his own needs: power system, maximum speed, power. The electric locomotives can be fitted with an additional 180 kW diesel engine, which is designed for maneuvering on non-electrified sidings.
Diesel locomotives are designed for a maximum speed of 160 km / h, and their total length is greater than that of the electric versions. The diesel locomotive has two side aisles and a sixteen-cylinder V-MTU engine.
In 2021, Siemens Mobility built the 1,000th Vectron locomotive. Siemens Vectron locomotives are in use in 20 countries, including Poland. Siemens Mobility provides full locomotive service for up to 20 years.
Siemens Vectron in Poland.
In March 2012, the Siemens Vectron electric locomotive received a temporary approval on Polish railway lines, and in September 2012 a permanent approval. Since August 2015, a multi-system electric locomotive has been approved in Poland.
In March 2012, PKP Intercity rented one Siemens Vectron electric locomotive for testing purposes and for driving Ex 3510 "Małopolska" trains from Kraków Płaszów to Gdynia Główna. The locomotive was in operation until July 1, 2012, and was handed over to ITL Polska. In July and August 2012, PKP Intercity tested another Siemens Vectron locomotive with slightly different equipment. The purchase of Siemens Vectron locomotives by PKP Intercity did not take place, but in the summer season of 2015, PKP Intercity leased three Siemens Vectron locomotives. In the following years, PKP Intercity leased several other Siemens Vectron locomotives on a short-term basis.
On September 23, 2015, PKP Cargo signed a contract with Siemens for the supply of 20 multi-system Vectron locomotives for use in transit traffic in Poland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic. The locomotives were marked EU46-501 ÷ 520.
In 2020, one Siemens Vectron locomotive was operated by Lotos Kolej. The locomotive was designated 193.
Written by Karol Placha Hetman