Stadler Faces Production Delays Due to External Factors. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Stadler train deliveries for Norway, initially scheduled for 2025, are now postponed until 2028.
Photo: Norske Tog

Stadler train deliveries for Norway, initially scheduled for 2025, are now postponed until 2028. The company cites production difficulties and external factors affecting the schedule.

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Challenges Affecting Stadler’s Production Timeline

Delays arose due to difficulties in the design phase and the aftermath of last year’s flood in Switzerland. The factory responsible for aluminum profile production was damaged, slowing down the process. Previously, similar issues affected Alstom’s Coradia Nordic deliveries due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Future of Stadler Hybrid Trains for Norway

The contract for up to 100 Stadler Flirtnex trains, signed in early 2023, included a firm order for 17 trains worth $910 million. Each eight-car train will increase passenger capacity and support Norway’s transportation infrastructure.

Norske Tog required trains capable of operating on both electrified and non-electrified routes. As a result, four to seven trains from this batch will be manufactured as hybrid diesel-electric models with the potential for future eco-friendly upgrades.

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