FLIRT Akku (Photo: Stadler)

Stadler to supply ÖBB with battery-powered trains

FLIRT Akku Stadler

Stadler has been selected by Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) for a significant contract to provide up to 120 battery-powered trains. These trains, known as FLIRT Akku vehicles, are intended to replace the current diesel fleet and enable eco-friendly operations on partially electrified rail lines. The signing of the framework agreement, along with the initial order for 16 FLIRT battery trains, is scheduled for autumn 2023.

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Author: Emma Dailey

Emma Dailey is an editor at RailTech.com and RailTech.be.

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