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Stadler to supply FLIRT XL trains for Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn
VIAS Rail GmbH won the contract for the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn lines. Stadler will supply 36 modern FLIRT XL multiple units, specifically designed for the network's requirements.
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The new three-car trains are characterised by a high level of comfort, accessibility and capacity. With a length of around 70 metres and 180 seats, they offer significantly more space than the trains previously used. Six extra-wide doors on each side of the vehicle, so-called crowding spaces, and spacious multi-purpose areas enable passengers to board and alight quickly and offer sufficient space for wheelchair users, bicycles, prams and luggage. All vehicles are also equipped with toilets.
“We are proud that our FLIRT XL vehicles are contributing to the modernisation and increased attractiveness of local transport in the VRR," says Jure Mikolčić, CEO of Stadler Division Germany. "The vehicles combine innovative technology with a well-thought-out design and meet the highest standards of comfort and efficiency."
The vehicles will be delivered in the familiar green and white design of the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn and will be operated, serviced and maintained by VIAS. Financing will be provided through the proven VRR financing model, under which the vehicles will become the property of VRR.
The S 5 and S 8 lines are scheduled to start operating in December 2029, and the RE 41 line in December 2030. The transport contract will run for 15 years until December 2044. With this delivery, Stadler once again underlines its role as a reliable partner for sustainable mobility solutions in local public transport.
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“We are proud that our FLIRT XL vehicles are contributing to the modernisation and increased attractiveness of local transport in the VRR," says Jure Mikolčić, CEO of Stadler Division Germany. "The vehicles combine innovative technology with a well-thought-out design and meet the highest standards of comfort and efficiency."
The vehicles will be delivered in the familiar green and white design of the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn and will be operated, serviced and maintained by VIAS. Financing will be provided through the proven VRR financing model, under which the vehicles will become the property of VRR.
The S 5 and S 8 lines are scheduled to start operating in December 2029, and the RE 41 line in December 2030. The transport contract will run for 15 years until December 2044. With this delivery, Stadler once again underlines its role as a reliable partner for sustainable mobility solutions in local public transport.
www.stadlerrail.com
