Stadler Rail AG, founded in 1942 and headquartered in Bussnang, Switzerland, is a prominent manufacturer of rail vehicles. The company offers a diverse portfolio, including high-speed trains, intercity trains, regional and commuter trains, trams, light rail vehicles, and locomotives. Stadler emphasizes customized solutions, tailoring its products to meet specific customer requirements. The company's dedication to innovation is showcased through its development of hydrogen-powered trains, contributing to sustainable mobility. With numerous production and service locations worldwide, Stadler ensures efficient support and maintenance services for its clients.
Stadler is set to build the vehicles at its Salt Lake City manufacturing site. This is Stadler’s first large light rail contract in North America and the first serial contract in its US home state of Utah.
Stadler’s full signalling portfolio includes the latest innovations such as CBTC, depot automation, the collision warning system and a new, dynamic passenger information system.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has secured a contract for the production and delivery of 33 new FLIRT Evo multiple units, marking the largest tender in Swiss railway history for the delivery of up to 510 single-decker FLIRT multiple units.
FLIRT H2 has been entered into the Guinness World Records database for the longest distance of 1,741.7 miles (2,803 kilometres) achieved by a pilot hydrogen fuel cell electric multiple unit passenger train without refuelling or recharging.
The contract covers the complete maintenance of all EURO9000 locomotives recently ordered by Alpha Trains for a minimum period of 10 years as from delivery of the locomotives.