Helsinki Chooses Stadler’s Tango Nordic Trams to Drive the Next Generation of Sustainable Urban Mobility

Helsinki Chooses Stadler’s Tango Nordic Trams to Drive the Next Generation of Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has been awarded a major contract by Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy to deliver 63 Tango Nordic trams, with an option for 120 more, marking its first tram order in Finland. The contract includes over 30 years of full-service maintenance covering technical support, spare parts, and logistics. Tailored for Helsinki’s demanding conditions, the trams feature energy-efficient and sustainable design elements such as lightweight construction, zero-emission steel, and advanced components with high recycled content. Developed in partnership with design studio Aivan, the trams will replace older Valmet models and support new tram lines across the city. The project reinforces Stadler’s position as a key player in Nordic sustainable mobility, backed by an extensive service network across the region.

(PRESS RELEASE) SBUSSNANG / HELSINKI, 7-Oct-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler has secured a major contract with Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy, the public transport operator for the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, to deliver 63 state-of-the-art Tango Nordic trams, with an option for up to 120 additional vehicles. This milestone order represents Stadler’s first tram contract in Finland, strengthening the company’s presence across the Nordic region and marking a significant step forward in sustainable urban mobility for Helsinki.

The new Tango Nordic trams combine cutting-edge design with passenger comfort, higher capacity, and enhanced sustainability. Under the agreement, Stadler will provide comprehensive maintenance services for over 30 years, including technical support, spare parts supply, local warehouse setup, and an efficient logistics system — ensuring the fleet’s reliability and long-term operational excellence.

“We are convinced that the type of tram we selected is the best possible for the demanding conditions of Helsinki,” said Eetu Kinnunen, Chairperson of the Board of Directors at Kaupunkiliikenne Oy.

Ansgar Brockmeyer, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing at Stadler, emphasized the importance of the project for the region: “The Helsinki Metropolitan Area has a long tradition of trams that have shaped urban mobility for decades. We are honored that the Stadler Tango Nordic has been chosen to carry this legacy forward. Passengers can look forward to a comfortable, modern tram that meets the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability.”

Sustainable Mobility for the Future

The Tango Nordic model is based on Stadler’s proven Tango platform and has been specifically tailored for Helsinki’s climate and infrastructure. Designed for energy efficiency and durability, the trams feature lightweight construction, zero-emission steel, and high recycled-content components. They are optimized for smooth operation, low maintenance, and reduced lifecycle emissions. With greater passenger capacity and energy-efficient systems, these trams support both climate-neutral goals and reduced operational costs, aligning with the city’s long-term sustainability objectives.

Seamless Integration with Helsinki’s Cityscape

The new fleet will replace the iconic Valmet trams from the 1970s and 1980s and play a key role in expanding and modernizing the region’s tram network. To ensure seamless integration with Helsinki’s urban environment, the tram design was developed in collaboration with Aivan, a leading Nordic design and innovation studio. The result is a contemporary vehicle that harmonizes with the city’s architectural identity while enhancing the passenger experience.

Stadler’s Growing Nordic Footprint

With this new contract, Stadler reinforces its reputation as a trusted partner for sustainable mobility in Finland and the wider Nordic region. To date, the company has delivered more than 350 vehicles across the Nordics, including over 100 trains and locomotives to Finland. It provides long-term technical and warranty support for customers such as VR Fleetcare Oy, maintaining DR19 shunting locomotives and Sm7 FLIRT trains, alongside dedicated service operations in Helsinki, Tampere, Oulu, and Pieksämäki.

Across the Nordic region, Stadler Service employs over 620 professionals, operates 12 service sites, and maintains 377 vehicles, ensuring reliability even under the region’s demanding weather and infrastructure conditions.

About Stadler
Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. The provider of mobility solutions in rail vehicle construction, service and signalling technology has its headquarters in Bussnang in eastern Switzerland. More than 16,500 employees work at 8 production and 6 engineering locations as well as over 80 service locations, including over 5,600 employees in Switzerland. The company is aware of its social responsibility for sustainable mobility and therefore stands for innovative, sustainable and durable quality products. The product range in the mainline and urban transport sector includes high-speed trains, intercity trains, regional and suburban trains, underground trains, tram-trains and trams. Stadler also manufactures mainline locomotives, shunting locomotives and passenger coaches. Stadler is the world’s leading manufacturer of rack-and-pinion railway vehicles.

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SOURCE: Stadler