With a maximum power of 5,200 KW, the top speed of the Italian DC-Vectron attained is 160 kph / 100 mph. Twentythree DC-Vectrons have already proven their worth in freight transport DC-operations in Poland. Now eight Vectron DC type locomotives are for operation in Italy. The picture shows the Vectron on the 3 kV DC-track around the Chiasso yard, which is standard Swiss 15 kV AC operation. |