Railway Technology InnoTrans 2026: Stadler to Showcase 7 Rail Vehicles

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At this year's InnoTrans in Berlin, the outdoor exhibition area is once again well-stocked with 113 vehicles from 17 countries. The Swiss manufacturer Stadler alone is showcasing seven vehicles, including several world premieres.

The outdoor exhibition area at InnoTrans in Berlin, which will take place from September 22 to 25, 2026, is traditionally one of the trade show’s main attractions. Stadler’s exhibits this year range from the world’s first hydrogen-powered train for Italy’s 950-mm narrow-gauge lines to multiple-unit trains for Norske tog and ÖBB, as well as streetcars for German transit agencies and the EURO DuFour freight locomotive for SBB Cargo. The exhibits thus cover the manufacturer’s entire product range. “Every vehicle tells its own story and was developed in close collaboration with our customers […],” said Dr. Ansgar Brockmeyer, Head of Sales & Marketing and Deputy Group CEO.

The four-axle EURO DuFour, named after a Swiss mountain, is a “world first” in the language of InnoTrans. Stadler executed the order swiftly, with less than 24 months elapsing between SBB’s order for the 36 locomotives and the completion of the first three units at the Valencia plant. The locomotives are manufactured in two variants: a fully electric version and a version with additional battery modules. According to SBB Cargo, the new multi-system locomotive is expected to reduce energy consumption by 15 percent compared to SBB Cargo Switzerland’s current fleet. The newly developed bogie, featuring radially adjustable wheel sets derived from the SBB Class 460, is expected—also according to SBB—to reduce rail wear by up to 20 percent. Both factors reduce the operating costs of the new locomotive. According to Stadler, this establishes the company in the segment of electric Bo’Bo’ mainline locomotives.

Stadler is also showcasing four cars from the eight-car FLIRT Nordic Express built for the Norwegian railway operator Norske tog, which was specifically developed for long-distance service under Norway’s unique climatic conditions. Equipped with snow plows at both ends, these trains meet the “S3” snow class standard, which corresponds to a maximum snow depth of 800 mm above the top of the rail. The 220-meter-long (722-foot-long) trains can be separated, with each section capable of operating independently. In total, Stadler is delivering 17 trains in four versions of this model for day and night service. Depending on their intended use, these trains will be equipped with two different propulsion systems: either fully electric or as dual-power vehicles with electric-diesel propulsion for transitioning to non-electrified routes.

Trains to Italy, Austria, and Germany

One of the first custom-built hydrogen trains manufactured at the Stadler plant in Bussnang for Italian 950-mm narrow-gauge lines is also on display. A total of 21 trains of this type will be put into service in three regions: in Sardinia by Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti (ARST, ten trains), in Calabria by Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC, nine trains), and in Sicily by Ferrovia Circumetnea (FCE, two trains) around Mount Etna. According to Stadler, the ten ARST multiple units alone will save 2,100 metric tons of CO2 per year compared to a diesel multiple unit. The train on display is designed to feature the color schemes of all three rail companies.

In collaboration with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), the six-car, double-decker KISS Railjet for long-distance service and the FLIRT Akku are being unveiled. Thanks to its battery system, the FLIRT Akku can operate emission-free even on non-electrified routes. Both trains are manufactured in St. Margrethen, Switzerland.

As an example of its TINA series—TINA stands for “Totally Integrated Low-Floor Drive”—Stadler is showcasing its tram for the Rostock tram system, which features a passenger compartment with continuous, step-free access and panoramic windows. Several driver assistance systems help reduce the driver’s workload. The TINA trams are already in service in six cities: in addition to Rostock, these include Darmstadt, Basel, Halle (Saale), Gera, and The Hague. Other cities, including Görlitz and Zwickau, have placed orders for TINA vehicles with Stadler.

The light rail vehicles for Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB), specially equipped for the steep gradients and tunnels of Baden-Württemberg’s state capital, are brand-new. The vehicles feature all-wheel drive and offer fully accessible, step-free entry and passenger compartments throughout. The trains’ design has already won an award. The prize will be announced during InnoTrans. Seventy vehicles have been ordered and are being manufactured in Berlin.

Also Represented at the Event

In addition to its outdoor exhibition area, Stadler will also be represented in Hall 2.2 (Booth 230). There, visitors can learn about the company’s various areas of operation. The company will showcase its vehicles, smart maintenance, and signaling and automation solutions. In its forum, Stadler will present expert talks on current topics in the rail industry approximately five times a day.

The 15th InnoTrans 2026 will be open to trade visitors in Berlin from Tuesday, September 22, through Thursday, September 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Friday, September 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

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