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Thurbo GTWs will be used in Hungary
Thurbo GTWs will be used in Hungary

Thurbo's current GTW EMUs have been in service for approximately 25 years. Thurbo will replace them between 2026 and 2034 with 107 new FLIRT Evo trains.

WESTbahn prepares SMILE EMUs for operation
WESTbahn prepares SMILE EMUs for operation

Following the units from CRRC, WESTbahn will put another type of new train into service.

First KISS for CAT
First KISS for CAT

On 11 October 2023 CAT (City Airport Train) of Wien has ordered three five-car KISS EMUs from Stadler.

Arriva Nederland ordered five FLIRTs
Arriva Nederland ordered five FLIRTs

On 5 January 2026, Stadler and Arriva Nederland have signed a contract for the delivery of five FLIRT EMUs.

ÖBB's new depot in Floridsdorf
ÖBB's new depot in Floridsdorf

With the timetable change on 14 December 2025, ÖBB opened a new depot for regional and suburban cityjet trains east of Wien Floridsdorf station.

Thurbo's new FLIRT Evo on the S9 line
Thurbo's new FLIRT Evo on the S9 line

The new Thurbo FLIRT Evo regional trains carried passengers for the first time on Monday of 5 January 2026.

RailAdventure uses EURO6000 locomotive
RailAdventure uses EURO6000 locomotive

RailAdventure is now expanding its international capabilities with the deployment of a Type EURO6000 locomotive.

New TRAMLINKs begin passenger service in Potsdam
New TRAMLINKs begin passenger service in Potsdam

After successful testing and technical approval, ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam introduced on 18 December 2025 Stadler’s new TRAMLINKs into regular service.

Class 555 fleet reaches the halfway stage
Class 555 fleet reaches the halfway stage

One year on from the first new Tyne and Wear Metro Class 555 train entering service, the target of having half of the fleet operating before the end of the year has now been achieved.

More FLIRTs for Koleje Mazowieckie
More FLIRTs for Koleje Mazowieckie

On 17 December 2025,Koleje Mazowieckie (Masovian Railways) and Stadler Polska have signed a contract for the delivery of 11 additional FLIRT EMUs completing the operator’s largest-ever investment programme.

More "Bratwurst" EMUs for RIGI BAHNEN
More "Bratwurst" EMUs for RIGI BAHNEN

On 10 December 2025, Stadler and RIGI BAHNEN have signed a contract for the delivery of four additional Class Bhe 4/6 rack-and-pinion trains.

Stadler lodges appeal against SBB contract award
Stadler lodges appeal against SBB contract award

On 28 November 2025, Stadler announced that it has lodged an appeal with the Federal Administrative Court against the SBB's award of a contract for 116 double-deck EMUs.

First painted bodyshell for GYSEV's new InterCity FLIRT unveiled
First painted bodyshell for GYSEV's new InterCity FLIRT unveiled

A new chapter is beginning in the history of Hungarian rail vehicle manufacturing: the first painted bodyshell of the GYSEV's InterCity FLIRT fleet was unveiled at the Stadler Szolnok works on 21 November 2025.

NS ordered FLIRT Flex EMUs
NS ordered FLIRT Flex EMUs

On 19 November 2025, Nederlandse Spoorwegen and Stadler have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 36 FLIRTs for commuter transport.

Another news for WESTbahn
Another news for WESTbahn

While WESTbahn's Class 4100 started passenger service on 12 November 2025, another new train is currently being prepared for this operator, this time again of European origin.