First Vectron DM Light For DB Cargo

In 2021, Siemens Mobility started production of the first batch of Vectron Dual Mode light locomotives for DB Cargo. The first locomotive of DB's new Class 249 has already been presented to Bavarian Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter, who visited the München works on 11 April 2022 to "discuss about hybrid and hydrogen trains and exchange views on cooperation in the field of mobility in München and the surrounding area."

Siemens is currently building a batch of 100 Type Vectron DM light locomotives for DB Cargo, which was ordered in September 2020 as the first order of a framework contract for up to 400 machines. DB Cargo and DB Bahnbaugruppe then ordered a total of 50 more of these dual-power locomotives on 18 January 2022.