Green Mobility Partners Enters European Leasing Market with Siemens Mobility’s Vectron Locomotives

Green Mobility Partners Enters European Leasing Market with Siemens Mobility’s Vectron Locomotives

(IN BRIEF) Green Mobility Partners, a new player in the European locomotive leasing market, has ordered up to 50 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility, with an initial purchase of eight units. The Vectron locomotives, known for their cross-border travel capabilities and cutting-edge technology, will support GMP’s entry into the leasing business. Siemens will also provide around-the-clock service support and maintenance options. These locomotives, offering up to 6.4 MW of power and a top speed of 200 km/h, will be produced in Siemens’ Munich-Allach plant, with chassis supplied from Graz.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 18-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Green Mobility Partners (GMP), a new entrant in the European locomotive leasing sector based in Vienna, has made a strategic move by placing an order for up to 50 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility. The initial agreement covers the purchase of eight Vectron MS locomotives, along with comprehensive support services. This partnership marks a significant step for GMP as it begins operations in the locomotive leasing market.

GMP’s founder, Christoph Katzensteiner, highlighted the company’s specialized expertise in locomotive leasing and its focus on providing top-tier service with the Vectron platform. “Our team has deep experience in the locomotive leasing business, and we are excited to offer our customers unmatched service with the Vectron, a vehicle we are well-versed in,” Katzensteiner stated.

Andre Rodenbeck, CEO of Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility, welcomed Green Mobility Partners into the Vectron family, underscoring the locomotive’s strong reputation across Europe. “The Vectron MS is a benchmark for cross-border rail travel, with approvals in over 20 countries, making it an ideal choice for the leasing business. Its cutting-edge technology, interoperability, and constant feature upgrades ensure it meets the needs of operators both new and established,” Rodenbeck said.

The Vectron MS locomotives boast impressive technical capabilities, with a maximum output of 6.4 MW and top speeds reaching 200 km/h. These features make them a cost-effective and efficient solution for sustainable rail transport across Central and Eastern Europe. Siemens Mobility will manufacture the locomotives at its Munich-Allach plant, with chassis production handled by its global competence center in Graz.

Alongside the locomotive deliveries, the service agreement offers 24/7 support, and an option for both corrective and preventive maintenance, ensuring continuous reliability and performance for operators.

This deal signifies Green Mobility Partners’ ambitious entry into the European leasing market, while also strengthening the presence of Siemens Mobility’s Vectron locomotives across the region.

Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €10.5 billion and employed around 39,800 people worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility

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SOURCE: Siemens