Stadler delivers over 300 alternative traction trains

Stadler releases H1 2025 financial statement. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Stadler, the Swiss rolling stock supplier, has released its key financial figures for the first half of 2025, showing how demand for battery and hydrogen trains has been consistently rising. The company represents just under half of all European orders for alternative traction trains, the report says.

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Management says the company’s strong sales growth is due to investments in innovation and a flexible market approach. Reinforcing such trends, Stadler underlines the increasing need for green mobility options, especially in Europe and North America.

Stadler expands battery train deliveries

The best-selling model is still the flagship FLIRT Akku from Stadler. DB Regio placed an order for 19 two-car units in April 2025, and Danish operator Lokaltog followed up by activating an option for 10 more trains in August.

Outside of Europe, Stadler is increasingly penetrating the international markets. In February 2025 the company entered into a supply agreement to provide eight battery trains to Chicago. So, while the company’s delivery geography keeps growing (main transport routes around the world are now covered).

Stadler is a carrier of innovation and technology

The report signals that Stadler’s commitment to advanced technology development is still under way. Simultaneously, it is marketing its portfolio of hydrogen-powered models, such as FLIRT H2 and RS ZERO, as well as hybrid technologies such as FLIRT Trimodal, which is finding favour in the UK market.

Experts from industry have observed that the company’s approach to sustainable innovation enables it to win major international tenders. Therefore, in the years ahead, Stadler intends to increase production and provide even more efficient and cost-effective solutions to operators.

Outlook and future plans

Low-emission trains have a promising future given that the demand will increase itself for these trains. The company also anticipates a growth in the order portfolio and more robust positions in the most important European and North American markets.

According to analysts, Stadler’s highly successful cocktail of innovation and strategic flexibility will enable the company to continue to lead the way in alternative traction and succeed in the long term.

What were the figures that Stadler published for H1 2025?

Stadler announced it had has delivered more than 300 battery and hydrogen trains in the first half off 2025, a substantial boost to its share of the European rail fleet

Which Stadler types are the most common?

FLIRT Akku (battery), followed by hydrogen (FLIRT H2 and RS ZERO) and hybrid (FLIRT Trimodal).

What does the future hold for Stadler?

Stadler wants to grow its production base, develop and bring into service new technology and is to move into new markets, while continuing to lead the market for sustainable, passenger stock solutions.

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