[CZ / Expert] Now for real: Unipetrol receives first Vectron and Bison locomotive

Unipetrol, the Czech Republic’s largest refining and petrochemical group, continues its planned investments. Its subsidiary Unipetrol Doprava, which is engaged in rail transport and transport of chemical products, has expanded its fleet by two modern locomotives – a modular multi-system locomotive Vectron MS from Siemens and a diesel locomotive Effiliner 1600, often called Bizon, from CZ Loko. Purchasing a total of three electric locomotives from Siemens and two diesel locomotives from CZ Loko is part of Unipetrol Doprava’s gradual fleet renewal. Unipetrol is going to receive two more Vectrons in spring next year, the second Bison will be delivered as early as by the end of this year.

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