Südostbahn's largest rolling stock procurement completed

With the handover of the train at the SOB service centre in Herisau, Stadler completed the largest vehicle order from Schweizerische Südostbahn AG (SOB) on time.

completed on time. Over a period of six years, Stadler has delivered the 43 Traverso and FLI Traverso and FLIRT3 trains to the SOB over a period of six years. The copper-coloured Traverso trains now characterise the image of the SOB.

The vehicle renewal is the largest procurement in the history of the Schweizerische Südostbahn (SOB).

Südostbahn (SOB) in its history. Since 2016, the railway company has purchased 30 copper-coloured copper-coloured Traverso trains and 13 silver FLIRT3 trains in several stages, corresponding to 5,508.3 metres of metres of rolling stock. With the delivery of the forty-third vehicle, the project was the project was completed on time.

Copper and silver in long-distance transport
The new vehicles also symbolise the transformation of SOB from a regional railway company to a to a national provider of long-distance and regional transport. Since June 2019, the first vehicles have gradually gone into operation. In the meantime, the copper-coloured copper-coloured trains now dominate the image and travel experience of the ‘Voralpen-Express’ line, the long-distance lines ‘Aare Linth’, ‘Treno Gottardo’ and, since the 2024/25 timetable change, also those of the new of the new Alpenrhein-Express. The trains also run on various regional regional connections in eastern and central Switzerland.

From Switzerland, for Switzerland
Stadler built the trains in Bussnang TG. This also benefited several dozen local suppliers also benefited from this. The vehicles are specially designed for the topographical requirements of the Swiss railway Swiss railway network with its sometimes steep gradients. They combine modern technology with high-quality yet functional equipment. The trains therefore represent a leap forward in a leap in quality in terms of operation and comfort.

The main features of the trains include:

- Spacious low-floor entrances for barrier-free travelling
- Air-conditioned passenger compartments with modern interiors
- Quiet running gear for greater comfort
- Power sockets at all seats
- Luggage and bicycle compartments
- Snack vending machine in the bistro area (Traverso only)
- Powerful drive technology for use on main and branch lines
- Use on long-distance and regional lines

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