Stadler has entered the Top 3 of the global rolling stock market for the first time in terms of sales volume, according to consultants SCI Verkehr based on data from 2022, as reported by the Railway Supply journal citing Rollingstock.
The regional operator of Catalonia, FGC, has begun using the first two six-axle SALi Dual machines for transporting potassium from mines in Suria and cars from the SEAT factory in Martorell to the Port of Barcelona, according to Railway Supply magazine, citing Stadler.
Stadler has become the sole participant in the competition announced in February by the regional transport operator EAV of Naples for the supply of 16 electric trains for narrow-gauge lines, according to Railway Supply, citing Stadler.
Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler is establishing a facility for servicing FLIRT Akku battery trains in the city of Rendsburg, as reported by Railway Supply magazine citing Stadler. Starting from spring 2024, the facility will provide technical maintenance for trains operated by the local operator.
The first of 10 Class 93 tri-mode locomotives produced for the Rail Operations Group has been tested at the Stadler plant in Valencia, Spain. These locomotives will be delivered to the Rail Operations Group to reduce CO2 emissions on the UK rail network. They will be used for rail freight and potential passenger traffic in line with the Rail Operations Group's decarbonization strategy. It is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to Railway News.
Stadler announced that the EURO9000 locomotive has passed type approval in Germany and Austria. In the coming months, the most powerful locomotive in Europe will also be allowed to operate in Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy, Railway Supply reports citing Kurier Kolejowy.
This week, an unusually shaped train arrived at the test center of the Velimsky Research Institute of Railway Transport. This is Stadler FLIRT, which will be used not to transport people, but to diagnose railway tracks. It is reported by Railway Supply, referring to zdopravy.
Norwegian rail leasing company Norske Tog announced that Stadler has been awarded a contract to supply 17 long-distance electric trains for the Oslo-Bergen route, with an option to supply up to 100 trains. It is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to IRJ.
Stadler has teamed up with Utah State University (USU) and the ASPIRE Engineering and Research Center to develop, manufacture and test the FLIRT Akku, a two-car battery-powered road train adapted for the US market, Railway Supply reports citing RailTech.
Finnish national operator VR Group has signed a contract with Stadler for the supply of 20 FLIRT electric trains. The contract provides for the supply of spare parts and an option to purchase another 50 trains and complete maintenance of the rolling stock. It is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to zdmira.
The Polish plant of the Swiss concern Stadler will build modern Flirt trains for the Azerbaijan Railways. Initially, the contract was to be carried out in Belarus, but Stadler is transferring its new projects from there. It is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to Rynek Kolejowy.
Finland's national rail operator, VR, has confirmed that Stadler is the preferred bidder to supply 20 new electric trains for the Helsinki suburban network. It is planned to replace 34 Sm2 trains that were built between 1975 and 1981. It is reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to IRJ.
