Vectron (locomotive)

Vectron
Siemens Vectron at Innotrans 2016
Type and origin Designer Siemens Mobility Builder Siemens Mobility
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR B-B  • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge 1,520 mm (4 ft 11+27⁄32 in) 1,524 mm (5 ft) Wheel diameter 1.250–1.170 m (49.21–46.06 in) (new–worn) Length 18.980 m (62 ft 3+1⁄4 in) Width 3.012 m (9 ft 10+5⁄8 in) Axle load 22.5 t (22.1 long tons; 24.8 short tons) (maximum) Loco weight ~80–90 t (79–89 long tons; 88–99 short tons) Electric system/s Catenary: Any of 1.5 kV DC, 3 kV DC, 25 kV 50 Hz AC, 15 kV  16.7 Hz AC Current pickup(s) Pantograph
Performance figures Maximum speed 160, 200 or 230 km/h (100, 125, or 145 mph) Power output 5.2 or 6.4 MW (7,000 or 8,600 hp) Tractive effort 300 kN (67,000 lbf) (starting)
Data refers to electric versions,[1] except where noted

The Vectron is a locomotive series made by Siemens Mobility, introduced at the 2010 InnoTrans trade fair in four prototype versions: diesel, multi-system, and both AC and DC electric power. The diesel version has been replaced in 2018 by a dual mode locomotive which is powered by electricity on electrified sections of the track and can be switched to diesel mode on non-electrified sections.^[2] The Vectron series is reconfigurable and modular, with a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, and is intended as the successor to the EuroSprinter family of locomotives. A more affordable, basic version called Smartron was introduced in 2018.^[3][4][5]