07.05.10
Stadler Pankow receives order from Czech Railways
Stadler Pankow GmbH signs contract with Czech Railways (České dráhy CD) to deliver 33 Regio-Shuttles RS1.
Combined with a showcase trip on the Regio-Shuttle RS1 in the Czech Republic, CD and Stadler signed the contract for the delivery of 33 Regio-Shuttle RS1 type regional railcars.
The single-unit diesel railcars will be in operation from the timetable change at the end of 2011 in the Vysočina (17 units) and Liberec (16 units) districts. The order is worth CZK 1’776 million. (around EUR 70 million).
“We are delighted about our first export order for the Regio-Shuttle RS1,” says Michael Daum, Director of Stadler Pankow GmbH. “This has enabled us to enter a very interesting market, which certainly offers further potential.” Since 1996, the Regio-Shuttle RS1 has been in successful service for over 20 operators – more than 400 units are on the railways in 8 German states.
The Regio-Shuttles RS1 for Czech Railways have seating for 71, an enclosed WC system and space for bulky luggage, prams and winter sports equipment. The needs of those with limited mobility have also been taken into account, ensuring barrier-free access throughout the length of the train. Air conditioning optimises the light, friendly interior. In the Liberec district, diesel railcars will also be used on one steep section of track; these vehicles will be designed for a maximum speed of 100 km/h. In the Vysočina district, the Regio-Shuttles will reach a maximum speed of 120 km/h. All 33 Regio-Shuttles fulfil the latest exhaust emission standards according to Stage III B. Design, manufacture and project management of the vehicles will take place in Berlin and Velten.
Stadler Rail Group, system supplier of customer-specific solutions for rail vehicle construction, has locations in Switzerland (Altenrhein, Bussnang and Winterthur), in Germany (Berlin-Pankow and Velten), in Poland (Siedlce), in Hungary (Budapest, Pusztaszabolcs and Szolnok), in the Czech Republic (Prague), in Italy (Merano) and in Algeria (Algiers). The Group has a workforce of over 3,000 people around the world. The best-known vehicle series from Stadler Rail Group are the articulated multiple-unit trains GTW (501 trains sold), the Regio-Shuttle RS1 (442 trains sold), the FLIRT (579 trains sold), the double-decker DOSTO (125 trains sold) in the railway segment, and the Variobahn (269 trains sold) and the newly-developed Tango (142 trains sold) in the tram segment. Furthermore Stadler Rail manufactures passenger carriages and locomotives and is the world’s leading manufacturer of rack-and-pinion rail vehicles.
For further information please contact:
Michael Daum
CEO Stadler Germany, Director Stadler Pankow GmbH
Stadler Pankow GmbH
Telephone: +49 (0)30 9191 1500
Katrin Block
Sales and Marketing
Stadler Pankow GmbH
Telephone: +49 (0)30 9191 1501
www.stadlerrail.com
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