[CZ / Expert] 80% Vectron, 20% ‘Testron’: Vectron for ČD and VUZ Velim [updatedx2]

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The Czech national railways (České dráhy, ČD) has decided to buy a Siemens Vectron locomotive for the VUZ Velim test center. Interesting is that it is not a new one, plus, ČD will also operate the locomotive in regular service.

The article was originally published on 05.05.2020 – and updated on 19.10.2020 and 18.12.2020

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