Rail authorities in the Czech Republic and Turkey have certified Siemens’ Vectron locomotive for use on their national networks.
The Vectron multi-system and AC versions have been approved by the Czech Rail Authority.
In Turkey, Turkish State Railways (TCDD) has passed the multi-system model for use on both conventional routes and the high-speed line between Istanbul and Ankara.
During testing, the Vectron covered 25,000 kilometres using TCDD drivers.