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Finland: VR Group Receives First Dr19 Locomotive from Stadler

The first of 60 Stader Dr19 locomotives ordered by VR Group has arrived in Finland and will now begin a series of rigorous tests.

Stadler Wins €4 Billion Contract for Up to 504 Vehicles

Stadler has won a contract worth up to €4bn to supply a consortium of six transport companies with up to 504 CITYLINK tram-train vehicles.

Stadler Enters Guinness Book of Records with Its FLIRT Akku

Stadler enters the Guinness Book of Records for the longest range travelled by a train in battery-only mode.

Stadler to Take Over Signalling Expert BBR Group

Stadler is taking over German signalling expert BBR Group in order to strengthen its position in the railway signalling market.

Go-Ahead Launches First Bavarian Services

Go-Ahead has launched its first services in the German state of Bavaria, following the launch of services in Baden-Württemberg in 2019.

Transport for Wales Take Delivery of First Class 231 FLIRT Trains

Transport for Wales (TfW) has taken delivery of the first of 35 Stadler Class 231 FLIRT trains ahead of testing.

First Stadler FLIRT DMU Destined for San Bernardino Leaves Factory

The first of three DMUs ordered from Stadler by the SBCTA has now left the manufacturer’s factory in Salt Lake City.

BLT Signs Contract for 25 Stadler TINA Trams

Baselland Transport and Stadler have signed a contract for the manufacture and delivery of 25 TINA (total integrated low-floor drive) trams.

Stadler EuroDual Locomotive Now Approved in Austria

The Stadler-built EuroDual locomotives, part of the European Loc Pool fleet, have been approved for operation in Austria.

Stadler Signs First Contract in New Zealand

KiwiRail has signed a long-term framework agreement with Stadler, with a first call off for 57 diesel mainline locomotives.

Stadler to Appeal Against Austrian Court’s Decision to Nullify OEBB Award

Stadler is to appeal against an Austrian Court’s decision to nullify a contract it had been awarded by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB).

Stadler Wins Largest Tender in Swiss Rail History

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has awarded Stadler a framework agreement for up to 510 new single-decker FLIRT multiple units.

Transport for Wales’ FLIRTS Begin Testing

Transport for Wales' new fast light intercity and regional trains (FLIRTs) have begun testing in Europe this month.

Making Berlin's Metro Cars Lightweight

Stadler, who is manufacturing the new metro cars for Berlin's U-Bahn, has partnered with PMC for new lightweight seats.

Arriva Submits First Open Access Rail Application in the Netherlands

Arriva Group is filing an application to operate regional rail open access night services in the Netherlands.

Deutsche Bahn and Stadler Sign Agreement to Develop Digital Twin

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Stadler have signed an agreement to develop the first virtual image, or digital twin, of a complete train.

Stadler and Siemens Mobility Consortium Wins Contract to Upgrade Lisbon Metro

A Stadler and Siemens Mobility consortium has won a contract to provide the Lisbon Metro with a signalling system and fleet of new trains.

BLS Puts First MIKA Trains into Passenger Service

BLS will put its first MIKA - a Stadler FLIRT - into service with all 58 trains ordered entering into passenger service by the end of 2024.

The Rhaetian Railway's New Capricorn Train Wins Design Award

The Stadler-manufactured Capricorn trains for Rhaetian Railway (Switzerland) have won the Red Dot Award 2021 in two categories.

Swiss Federal Railways Orders 60 Double-Decker Trains from Stadler

Swiss Federal Railways has ordered 60 IR Dosto (Stadler KISS) double decker electric multiple units from Stadler as a contract option.

Stadler FLIRT Akku Battery Train Demonstrates 185km Range

After a three-year test period Stadler's FLIRT Akku battery-powered train has demonstrated a range of 185km, exceeding expectations.

Stadler Contracts Knorr-Bremse to Equip 606 Berlin Metro Cars

Stadler Deutschland has contracted Knorr-Bremse to supply the braking, entrance and HVAC systems for the new Berlin metro vehicles.

BLS Puts Measures in Place Following 'Unusual Braking Behaviour' of Its MUTZ Trains

Stadler Delivers First Citylink Tram-Train to Hungary

Stalder has delivered the first of 12 Citylink tram-trains to Hungary where they will start serving Szeged and Hódmezővásárhely from Q4 2021…