Stadler will deliver FLIRTs to Montenegro
posted on 27th May 2026 15:33
On 27 May 2026, Stadler and Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore (ŽPCG) signed a contract for the delivery of three four-car FLIRT EMUs. They will be largely identical to the FLIRTs already in service in Serbia, enabling them to operate in between these two countries for the first time. The FLIRTs will be adapted to the requirements of the Montenegrin rail network and will feature a distinctive exterior design inspired by Montenegro’s national colours and identity.
Dragana Lukšić, CEO of Željeznički prevoz Crne Gore, said: “The signing of this contract marks a historic moment for the future of rail transport in Montenegro. The new Stadler trains will provide our passengers with significantly higher levels of comfort, safety and reliability, while making rail travel far more attractive for both residents and tourists. This project represents an important milestone on our journey towards a modern European railway system.” The project is being financed with the EBRD support.
“We are delighted to welcome Montenegro as the 50th country worldwide to join the Stadler family. Today, our vehicles stand for reliability, innovation and sustainable mobility across five continents. This project is another important milestone for Stadler and highlights the growing importance of modern rail solutions in Southeast Europe,” says Ansgar Brockmeyer, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing and Deputy Group CEO of Stadler.
On 9 April 2026, a meeting of ŽPCG and EBRD representatives was held in Podgorica. It was attended by Dragana Lukšić and the Head of the EBRD Office in Montenegro, Ramon Zakaria. Cooperation with the EBRD in the implementation of the project for the purchase of new EMUs was discussed. EBRD representatives also expressed their readiness to support railway transport in Montenegro in the implementation of future investment projects, including the purchase of new sleeping cars worth 30 million EUR, the aim of which is to improve the quality of international railway transport.
