The Siemens Vectron is a family of electric locomotives built by Siemens Mobility for freight and passenger work across Europe, with versions able to run on different electrification systems and national signalling setups. Because the design is so widespread on main lines, its sound has become familiar to rail enthusiasts and trainspotters who record passing trains at stations and lineside locations. Short clips circulate online as reference sounds for videos, layouts and edits, keeping the Vectron recognisable even to viewers who do not follow railways closely.