Product Features and Details
Akiem electric locomotive 182 573 leased to MAV-START.
- Modern livery
- Used on premium passenger services between Hungary and Austria
- Equipped with three pantographs for cross-border operation
- Switchable headlights/taillights with DIP switches
- Z21 cab available
In autumn 2023, the MAV Group signed a lease agreement with Akiem for 15 ES 64 U2 locomotives to replace older V43 series locomotives. Unlike MAV's own locomotives of this type, these locomotives, previously owned by MRCE, are equipped with ETCS. They are approved for operation in Hungary, Austria, Germany, Romania, Croatia, and Serbia.