FLIRT Akku 2-car unit for Denmark
Stadler is strengthening its presence in Denmark by delivering 14 FLIRT Akku 2-car Battery-Electric Multiple Units (BEMU) to Lokaltog A/S. These advanced green technology trains are for operation in Region Zealand on the Tølløsebanen and Østbanen lines, with the potential to extend services to e.g. Lollandsbanen and Odsherredsbanen.
This order underscores Stadler’s commitment to sustainable mobility and innovation in the rail industry.
Stadler is the market leader in supplying battery-pow-ered trains worldwide. The FLIRT Akku, a flagship product, represents a state-of-the-art, emission-freesolution designed to offer a superior and environ-mentally friendly travel experience. Passengers will benefit from a comfortable and smooth ride on the FLIRT Akku, which operates at a maximum speed of atleast 120 km/h in battery mode and 160 km/h undercatenary. The train’s design fully supports accessibility, featuring low-floor entry for easy boarding, wide doors with automatic gap bridges, and designated spaces for wheelchairs. Additionally,the train is equipped with a semi-automatic ramp for wheelchair users. Denmark shows a high degree of non-electrified lines in its network. The Flirt Akku can operate as electric multiple unit under catenary and will use the battery on the non-electrified sections.
Technical features
Technology
Lightweight aluminium carbody
Air-suspension
Catenary operation with 25 kV and catenary-free
operation with the lithium-ion traction battery
Fast charging of the traction battery via 25 kV catenary
Water cooled IGBT converters
Comfort
Air-conditioned passenger compartments and
driver‘s cab
Modern interior layout with comfortable seats,
armrests and electric sockets
Generously designed multifunctional compartments at all entrance areas
Space for bicycles and wheelchairs
All doors are equipped with automatic sliding steps
Semi-automatic ramp for wheelchair users
Universal toilet
WLAN access
Modern passenger information system
Space for 10 bicycles and 2 wheelchairs
Personnel
Ergonomically designed drivers cab
Easy cleaning thanks to high-grade materials and cantilever seating
Reliability / Availability / Maintainability / Safety
High redundancy
Vehicle control system with train bus and on-board failure diagnostic computer
Video surveillance
Equipped with European Train Control System
Excellent maintainability, technical installations on the roof and behind the driver’s cab