InnoTrans 2024 report (7)

One of the Vectrons at InnoTrans was a locomotive designated 248 500 in the colours of DB long-distance vehicles. This dual-power machine represented an order announced at InnoTrans 2022 for 21 Vectron Dual Modes to be used by DB Fernverkehr to haul the Talgo 230 (ICE L) NMUs on non-electrified lines.

In the case of this exhibit, however, it was just a Siemens test locomotive built in 2022, which was put into DB livery to commemorate the contract in question. Production of locomotives from this batch will begin next year.