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25.05.11

Tram without overhead line - a new world record

Battery-powered tram for Munich produced by Stadler Pankow GmbH sets a new world record

A Munich tram, type Variobahn, is on its way into the Guinness Book of Records. Today, the vehicle which is equipped with a newly developed lithium ion battery drove 16 km without overhead lines and with this result, the tram set a new record for the book of world records. Thus, the attempt which was performed on a test track in Velten, took place under the supervision of a notary and the accompaniment by experts. The pantograph of the Variobahn had to be sealed for the ...

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13.05.11

Dr Christoph Franz to join Board of Directors of Stadler Rail Group

Dr Christoph Franz is to join the Board of Directors of Stadler Rail Group. Peter Spuhler is delighted that the renowned traffic specialist will be bringing his expertise to the management and ongoing development of Stadler Rail Group. Dr Christoph Franz will be proposed for election at the general meeting of Stadler Rail Group on 27 May 2011.

Peter Spuhler, owner and CEO of Stadler Rail, is delighted to propose Dr Christoph Franz, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, to the general assembly for election to the Board of Directors: “Dr Christoph Franz is a renowned traffic specialist who earned his ...

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