Follow-up FLIRT order from Finland
posted on 30th Oct 2026 11:16
RailStock Finland Oy has exercised an option for 21 additional Class Sm7 FLIRT EMUs. RailStock Finland Oy is a state-owned company responsible for managing, developing and leasing rolling stock used in publicly funded passenger rail transport. RailStock provides the trains to state-funded PSO rail services.
The order for 21 additional trains was placed under an option included in the agreement originally signed by VR and Stadler in November 2022 and later transferred to RailStock Finland in March 2026 as part of an asset purchase agreement between VR and RailStock. The original contract covered the delivery of 20 trains, with an option for a further 50 ones.
The four-car 160 km/h Class Sm7 FLIRTs are equipped with features including larger snow ploughs, floor heating and enhanced thermal insulation. Each train offers 340 seats and can accommodate up to 700 passengers in total. The new vehicles will be designed and manufactured in compliance with the CRA regulations, which come into force in December 2027.
The Class Sm7s are being built at the Siedlce works. The first units arrived at the port of Hanko in May 2025. To date, four units have been delivered, while a further five are scheduled for acceptance in 2026. The remaining trains are at various stages of production and commissioning.
Completion of the base order is scheduled for the end of 2027. Following fulfilment of the base order and delivery of the 21 trains ordered under the option, Finnish passengers will be served by 2030 a total of 41 Class Sm7 units. The option to order a further 29 vehicles remain available till 2036.
