[Editx2] The image below shows 191 009 and 010, two new Vectron DC locomotives for Italian freight operator CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana. CFI ordered the two machines in 2016 and in total the operator now has four such units in its fleet: 191 009-012. Thank you: SZ Pont

First time we can show you a picture of CFI 191 012 sporting CFI logos. Thank you Simone Facibeni.

CFI Vectron 191 011 now has CFI logos in green, red and white. 191 012 still has to get them. Next step is to see when these machines will get their shunting diesel module, as both machines were ordered with this feature, but delivered without. (Michele Sacco)

Good news. This afternoon, CFI 191 012 had the honor to make the first commercial run of a Vectron locomotive in Italy. The machine took these wagons from Fiorenzuola / Rivalta Scrivia to Piacenza. The run was also used for training CFI drivers. Note that the locomotive still needs to receive its CFI logos in green, red and white. (Ferdinando Ferrari / Ferrovie.it)

On 23.10.2015 a new Vectron DC locomotive was transported from Munich to Wegberg-Wildenrath. It is numbered in the 191 series (191 004), which usually means it is built for the Italian market.

At this moment there are six 'Italian' Vectron locomotives, known to us:

191 001 > Siemens
191 002 > Fuori Muro, awaiting delivery (delivery planned for 12.2013)
191 003 > Fuori Muro, awaiting delivery (delivery planned for 12.2013)
191 004 > Siemens
191 011 > 09.2015 delivered to CFI (delivery planned for 2nd half 2014)
191 012 > 09.2015 delivered to CFI (delivery planned for 2nd half 2014)

On 30.09.2015, Siemens officially handed over Vectron locomotives 191 011 and 012 to Italian freight operator Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana (CFI).

Update: Both engines ran from Bologna to Fiorenzuola (CFI) on 20.10.2015 (image). They did this under their own power, a first!

Siemens informs: From now on, our Vectron-loco will be travelling in Italy! The Italian authority has granted the type authorization for the Vectron 3 kV DC. The Vectron can therefore run on all sections of the Italian network.

Today, RailAdventure 103 222 is taking two Vectron locomotives for Italy to Brenner station. The machines involved are the grey 191 011 and 191 012 for Italian railfreight operator CFI. Both machines were ordered in February 2014 and completed right away in the consecutive months. However, as Siemens is still awaiting the official approval of the Vectron for Italy, delivery was suspended until now.

Update: The machines have arrived at Brenner station this afternoon. Now their journey will continue to Bologna (IT).

FuoriMuro from Italy also awaits the delivery of two Vectron locomotives (191 002 and 003). These were ordered in March 2012. The two locomotives have been parked in Munich for quite some time now, they were already seen being completed early in 2014.

The official profiles of both machines are now available on our website:
Siemens 21906 - CFI 191 031
Siemens 21909 - CFI 191 032 CFI Vectron

One week ago, the locomotive was transported from Bologna Interporto to Firenze. It is being prepared for dynamic tests. The graffiti was removed during the past days.
[Update] On 14.02.2014, the test train was ready, being composed of locomotives RFI 402B 101 and 142 and Austrian passenger coaches and of course 191 001. Images here.

Homologation for the South European country is an important issue, with now two pending deliveries of Vectron locomotives to Italian operators. The FuoriMuro 191 002 and 003 are ready, but are parked around the Siemens factory in Munich. Delivery of these machines was originally scheduled for late 2013.
Since yesterday we know about CFI, also about to receive two Vectron locomotive in the second half of 2014. For now, CFI will operate the last 189 series stock locomotive available, 189 823. - MS CFI Vectron FuoriMuro Vectron Siemens Vectron locos used for test and promotion Stock locomotives type ES 64 F4

The Italian private railway operator Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana S.p.A. (CFI) has awarded Siemens a contract for two Vectron DC locomotives. It is the first order from Italy for Vectron with a shunting module and the second order placed at Siemens by CFI. The vehicles will be built at the Siemens plant in Munich-Allach and delivered to the customer in the second half of 2014.

With a driving power of 5.2 megawatt Vectron DC operates at a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour. The contract awarded by CFI is the first which Siemens has received for its Vectron DC locomotives with shunting module. CFI is one of the most experienced and emerging companies for freight traffic in Italy and is already a Siemens customer having ordered two ES64U4 locomotives in 2011 (Railcolor: E190 321 and 322, see second picture).

The Vectron fleet has already traveled more than two million kilometers. Siemens was already able to sell more than 130 Vectron locos to nine international customers so far. The biggest order (80 locomotives Vectron AC) has been placed by Finnish Railways VR just recently – those also being equipped with shunting modules.

The Vectron locomotives are based on a technical platform. This concept enables Siemens to design and manufacture vehicle variants such as single system or multi system locomotives according to customer-specific requirements within a short time. The locomotives are prepared for implementation of a shunting module, which can be added in a second step. The shunting module allows for operation on non-electrified track sections (“last mile operation”). - Siemens CFI Vectron