Germany, March 31 -- Siemens Mobility, a technology and sustainability leader in rail and Akiem, Europe's leading provider of locomotive and passenger train leasing and maintenance, have signed a framework agreement for the purchase of 80 Vectron locomotives, with a firm order of 50, which includes the launch of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives and an option for 30 additional units. With the new locomotive, Siemens Mobility is further developing its proven Vectron Dual Mode platform and expanding the Vectron family with a battery-based solution. The locomotives can operate both under overhead line power and on nonelectrified sections using traction batteries. Siemens Mobility will deliver the first locomotives from 202...