Lokaltog orders ten additional battery-powered trains from Stadler

Lokaltog A/S has placed an order for ten more battery-powered FLIRT Akku trains from Stadler, which were included as an option in the contract signed in October 2024. These innovative trains will reinforce the operator's commitment to providing emission-free rail services in Easter Denmark. The new vehicles will join Lokaltog's modern fleet in 2029, enabling sustainable journeys for passengers in its network.

“I am very pleased with the decision of Region Zealand's on the purchase of additional trains. The battery trains are of great importance to Lokaltog's contribution to the green transition, and at the same time we can ensure stronger robustness in our operations,” says Lars Wrist-Elkjær, CEO of Lokaltog.

The Stadler FLIRT Akku trains can operate up to 100 kilometers purely on battery power and recharge automatically under overhead lines or through regenerative braking. In 2021, a FLIRT Akku set a Guinness World Record by traveling 224 kilometers on a single battery charge without recharging - demonstrating both innovation and efficiency. In Europe, Stadler currently holds a 50% market share in the battery-powered train segment and also offers custom hydrogen and hybrid propulsion solutions for varying operational needs.

“With this additional order, we will deliver a total of 24 modern, emission-free FLIRT Akku, a proven solution that provides zero-emission operations without compromising reliability or passenger comfort,” said Radosław Banach, CEO of Stadler Polska plant in Siedlce, where the vehicles will be build. “We are proud to continue our partnership with Lokaltog and to support their efforts toward green, future mobility.”

Safe, accessible and environmentally responsible
The FLIRT Akku trains are designed to fully comply with European TSI PRM standards. Features include low-floor entrances, wide doors, and automatic gap bridges for smooth boarding from low platforms. Inside, passengers will find dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and bicycles, a semi-automatic boarding ramp for wheelchair users, air conditioning, free onboard Wi-Fi, modern passenger information screens, and a universal toilet that meets all accessibility requirements.

The ten new FLIRT Akku units are scheduled to enter service on Lokaltog’s regional routes in Region Zealand starting in the first half of 2029. They are to replace the IC2 vehicles, which have been in operations in Denmark since 1997. With this investment, Lokaltog further strengthens its commitment to providing safe, accessible and environmentally responsible rail travel for all passengers.

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