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.
In December 2023, RBS launched a tender for the procurement of 20 new three-car multiple units to replace the oldest RBS fleet and to increase capacity on the Solothurn-Bern line (RE5).
Stadler has opened a new plant in Białystok, where it will manufacture DC power converters for rail vehicles, producing more than units 500 per year and creating up to 250 jobs.
On 16 October 2024, Stadler Signalling AG and Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU) signed a partnership agreement to modernise SZU’s signalling systems, demonstrating Stadler’s entry into the Swiss signalling market for standard-gauge railways.
The Montreux Oberland Bernois Railway Company (MOB) and Stadler today signed a contract for six new metre-gauge locomotives for passenger and rail services.
The RS ZERO prototype exhibited at InnoTrans has a hydrogen drive that produces zero local emissions and was developed to be used on rail lines without overhead lines.
Stadler introduces the new interoperable and multisystem Bo’Bo’ locomotives for continental Europe with the first contract for 36 units. The agreement includes an option for 93 additional vehicles.