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“We are very
pleased to welcome Akdoğan Train Cargo as the first Turkish customer choosing
the Vectron locomotives,” says Andre Rodenbeck, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens
Mobility. “The introduction of the Vectron in Türkiye marks a significant
milestone for our locomotive platform and sends a strong signal for
European-Turkish freight transport. With Railcover and Railigent X, we are
providing a powerful full-service package that uses real-time data analysis and
AI-based maintenance to ensure maximum availability and long-term operational
reliability.”
For
international deployment, the new locomotives will be equipped with the
European Train Control System (ETCS) Baseline 3, as well as the relevant
national train protection systems. The XLoad package improves the locomotive’s
traction capabilities to increase its hauling capacity.
“We are
proud to be the first company in Türkiye to introduce the Siemens Vectron
MS locomotives with XLoad into our fleet. With their multi-system capabilities,
the Vectron locomotives will allow us to seamlessly connect our domestic
network with cross-border freight corridors across Europe. This investment
strengthens our ambition to provide reliable, sustainable, and efficient rail
transport solutions for our customers. Running corridors seamlessly across
the EU with Siemens Vectron MS with XLOAD will reinforce not only green
transportation but also will create new opportunities,” says Mustafa Pekmezcan,
General Manager of Akdoğan Train Cargo.
To date,
Siemens Mobility has sold more than 2,800 Vectron locomotives to over 100
customers with maximum speeds of up to 230 km/h. The more than 1,900
locomotives currently in operation have collectively accumulated over 1.2
billion fleet kilometers in service. Locomotives based on the Vectron platform
have been approved for operation in 20 European countries.
Akdoğan Train Cargo Transportation Inc. has been established to ensure the rail transportation of export freight from Türkiye to Europe and import freight from Europe to Türkiye.
The company ensures with its investments, pioneering green logistics business model, fully compliant with both Turkish and European Union regulations under the principle of interoperability. By introducing an alternative to the traditional system of locomotive changes at border crossings, Akdoğan Train Cargo aims to achieve a first in Türkiye and the European Union: uninterrupted, end-to-end rail freight transport without locomotive replacement. With this model, cargo will be moved safely, quickly, and reliably, offering an efficient partnership solution for stakeholders along both the Middle Corridor and the Rhine–Danube Corridor. Akdoğan Train Cargo Transportation Inc. not only introduces a new vision for the logistics sector but also contributes to Türkiye’s commercial integration with Europe and its sustainable green transport goals, while creating synergy with the Belt and Road Initiative linking Asia and Europe.
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