Vectron X platform – stronger connections

Thanks to the modular vehicle concept, you can tailor Vectron X locomotives precisely to your specific transportation requirements. This way, you invest in only what you need to meet your traction tasks efficiently and cost-effectively – in the long term. Vectron X has multiple traction capabilities that makes it compatible with many other locomotive types, it has multiple coupling options, and it guarantees absolute flexibility in European systems – thanks to its modular train protection concept.

Standardized construction
Identical parts like the front end, driver’s cab, braking equipment, and control system ensure standardized operability and controllability as well as optimized lifecycle costs. Wherever you’re traveling, whenever you need to perform new traction tasks – with Vectron X, you’ll handle them efficiently and cost-effectively.

Standardized and modular
Train drivers all across Europe are familiar with the Vectron X platform. This ensures smooth operation and reduces the need for training. Control elements, including country-specific switches, remain in consistent positions, enabling shorter training times. The ergonomic, easy-to-reach placement ensures excellent working conditions.

Crash-optimized design with integrated crash elements

Any Vectron X component deformed in a collision can be replaced quickly and the locomotive can be put back into service just as fast. The front end is completely removable and can thus be stored separately and preassembled. The buffers feature high-performance deformation elements.
Crash elements with different energy absorption capabilities can be integrated into the spring mechanism. Together with high-capacity deformation elements, they create a Siemens safety concept which meets applicable TSI standards.

Multiple coupling options
The head-end design allows different combinations of spring mechanisms and coupler heads, enabling flexible train configurations for both heavy freight and passenger transport.

• Basic configuration with UIC screw couplings and high-capacity deformation elements with integrated buffers
• Transpact version of the central buffer coupling for flexible and heavy freight traffic
• Version of the central buffer coupling without high-capacity deformation elements
• Version of automatic coupling with high-capacity deformation elements and corrugated plates as override protection

With Vectron X, you’re always flexible so you can react to future changes in the market. This is ensured by easy adaptability of the basic configurations to new route requirements and geographic areas of operation. Thanks to well-planned, predefined variants and a choice of option packages, you’ll benefit from an ideal, cost-efficient solution for your unique transportation tasks. In addition, Vectron X Dual Mode is the optimal, environmentally friendly answer to the flexibility requirements of passenger and freight transport on electrified and non-electrified track sections.

Just start driving
Standard certified, readily available, preferred variants enable a rapid start – without additional time-consuming development and certification processes. If the geographic scope of your operation ever changes, Vectron X can be converted accordingly.

Adjustable to every requirement
With predefined option packages, you can upgrade your Vectron X with additional features that are needed for specific routes or tasks. This includes a wide range of upgrades and solutions.

High compatibility
Vectron X offers the highest level of flexibility in the market because it has multiple traction capabilities – whether between the Vectron X AC, DC and MS variants, other modern Siemens locomotives, or selected legacy or third-party vehicles. WTB with the Austrian remote control concept (WTB-ÖBB) is the standard for the Vectron X platform, but other protocols (ZDS, ZMS) are also available as options.

Demands on European routes are changing. Vectron X is equipped with ETCS and national train protection systems. The pioneering country package concept ensures low-cost retrofits and upgrades for changing operating conditions on European corridors.

On the move in 20 countries

Vectron X successfully operates throughout Europe under four different voltage systems. The locomotives are already authorized for operation in 20 countries, making cross-border rail traffic possible. Vectron X Dual Mode is the optimal solution for non-electrified sections.

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Minimizing authorization effort
With Vectron X AC, DC, and MS, an optional pre-equipment package guarantees that cabling systems and installation locations for all train protection systems used in Central Europe are already on board. This means that train protection systems can be added or removed as needed. You’ll benefit from reduced effort and costs for authorization and gain valuable time.

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Optimally plannable operations require vehicles that are reliable and available, which can be ensured only through maintenance that’s precisely tailored to your needs. Fast response times and service proximity anywhere in Europe are key to keeping your vehicles in shape or getting them back on track quickly.

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Tailor-made, modular services
Railcover is our customized service concept covering everything from full service to technical support and material supply. It offers a modular structure so you can select from among a large number of sophisticated modules to create the service package that fits your needs.  

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Developed with service requirements in mind
Vectron X is a maintenance-optimized vehicle. Its service requirements have already been systematically considered in the design process. One example is the replaceable front end. As Vectron X is a genuine platform, you’ll need fewer spare parts overall – even if your rolling stock is a mixture of different Vectron X variants. For example, 95 percent of all the parts for the Vectron X AC and Vectron X MS are identical. In addition, state-of-the art remote data access solutions allow you to make use of your data (see Vectron X bundles). This data can be used to further optimize maintenance intervals in compliance with standards.

Exact scheduling of maintenance measures
Preventive maintenance is based on actual vehicle usage while also taking all regulatory provisions into account. Thanks to remote data access, key data is available for optimized maintenance scheduling, including vehicle position, counter readings, switching operations, and component duty cycles. This information provides an overview of the vehicle’s current condition and can be used to precisely plan maintenance activities on the component level.