Belgian train deal for Siemens

The Belgian National Railway Company SNCB has placed an order worth €211m with Siemens Transportation Systems for 60 electric multi-system locomotives with an option for 60 more.
The deal represents the first order of electric locomotives for Siemens in
The ES60U3 will replace older locomotives in the passenger rail sector and also provide additionally required capacity.
Built for a top speed of 200 km/h, the Eurosprinter ES60U3 is also suitable for operation on
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