Stadler will supply rolling stock to Saudi Arabia

Swiss company Stadler is entering a new market for rolling stock by signing contracts with Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, SAR, totaling around 600 million Swiss francs, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

According to the deal, Stadler will supply and maintain 20 diesel trains, with the first 10 accompanied by a 10-year technical maintenance agreement.

Railway transportation with controlled temperature

An option allows for the delivery of an additional 10 trains with subsequent servicing.

The rolling stock will feature modern motorized driving cars equipped with diesel engines meeting Stage V emissions standards.

The trains will be 175 meters long, capable of carrying around 320 passengers, and adapted to Saudi Arabia’s climate conditions.

Previously, similar trains were supplied by the Spanish company CAF, but now Stadler is entering competition in this market.

Spanish manufacturer Talgo also has experience in Saudi Arabia, supplying 36 electric trains for the Haramain high-speed line.

All of this reflects a growing interest in developing the country’s railway infrastructure and the attractiveness of the market for leading global rolling stock manufacturers.

Picture: Stadler

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