Hector Rail has signed an agreement with Siemens for the delivery of five new locomotives of the type "Vectron". The locomotives are electric, designed for the Scandinavian market and equipped with the so-called "Extra Miles" function. This means that the locomotives have a diesel engine installed and they are equipped with radio remote control. This allows effective shunting into and out of the terminals without possibly having access to a separate shunting locomotive. In the agreement there is an option to buy 15 more locomotives until 2021.
The new locomotives are equipped with new ETCS rail safety systems. Two locomotives have already been built and will be delivered in 2016. These two locomotives are equipped with the conventional safety system without extra miles function. The remaining locomotives will be delivered in 2017.
The agreement also offers the possibility to increase the fleet to 20 locomotives. It is also possible to order locomotives that can work internationally. So they can be used in Sweden, Denmark and Germany.
Vectron locomotives regenerate electricity and feed it back into the grid when braking occurs. They can carry heavier trains than their predecessors. This means that more loads can be moved per train and Hector Rail takes an important step towards innovation, efficiency and environmental friendliness.
These locomotives have four axles, weigh about 90 tons, have an output of 6400 kW and have a maximum speed of 200 km/h. The locomotives are equipped with a high speed engine.
