Stadler Secures $419M Contract for Seven FLIRT Trains in Sweden

Swiss manufacturer Stadler has secured a contract worth approximately 350 million Swiss francs to supply seven FLIRT trains to Sweden's A-Train AB for the Arlanda Express route between Arlanda Airport and Stockholm Central Station, with an option for an eighth train. The new trains, set to enter service by the end of 2029, will replace the existing fleet that has been in operation since 1999, and will increase passenger seating capacity by over 50 percent to 323 seats per train. Production will begin in late 2026 at Stadler's facility in the Rhine Valley of St. Gallen, Switzerland, and includes a 15-year maintenance agreement. Designed to withstand Nordic weather conditions, the 165-meter-long trains feature modern, quiet interiors with various seating options, wheelchair accessibility, ample luggage space, and a maximum speed of 200 km/h. A-Train CEO Magnus Zetterberg highlighted the investment's role in enhancing customer service and accommodating a growing number of leisure travelers, while Stadler's Chairman Peter Spuhler emphasized the adaptability of the FLIRT trains to specific customer requirements and the commitment to quality maintenance. This order marks Stadler's first supply of trains for the prestigious Arlanda Express line, aiming to redefine travel to and from the airport.