Stadler and Caltrain Expand Partnership to Strengthen EMU Fleet Reliability and Sustainability

Stadler and Caltrain Expand Partnership to Strengthen EMU Fleet Reliability and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Stadler and Caltrain have signed a Technical Support and Spare Supply Agreement (TSSSA) to ensure the reliability and efficiency of Caltrain’s growing fleet of electric multiple units (EMUs). The partnership includes on-site technical support, maintenance management software, and comprehensive material management. Stadler will assign 14 specialists in California to enhance fleet performance and prepare for potential future battery EMU projects. This agreement reinforces Caltrain’s electrification efforts and its commitment to sustainable and reliable transit solutions for Bay Area commuters.

(PRESS RELEASE) SALT LAKE CITY, 13-Dec-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler and Caltrain have further strengthened their collaboration by signing a Technical Support and Spare Supply Agreement (TSSSA), a critical milestone in maintaining the operational efficiency and reliability of Caltrain’s fleet of electric multiple units (EMUs). This agreement is designed to ensure the consistent availability of materials and top-tier technical support for both current and future Stadler EMUs within Caltrain’s service.

The TSSSA includes a range of services such as on-site technical support, implementation of maintenance management software, comprehensive material management for preventive and corrective maintenance, and advanced diagnostic assistance. This partnership highlights a commitment to delivering exceptional service and reliability for Bay Area commuters.

Under the terms of the agreement, Stadler will deploy a dedicated team of 14 specialists in California to support the ongoing operations of Caltrain’s fleet. These experts will work to maximize fleet performance, ensuring passengers experience safe, reliable, and modern transit. The contract also has provisions for the potential inclusion of a future battery EMU pilot train, demonstrating a forward-looking approach to sustainable transit solutions.

Caltrain’s relationship with Stadler began in 2017 with the procurement of 16 KISS electric train sets. This order was later expanded to 23 train sets, many of which were constructed at Stadler’s facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. These state-of-the-art trains entered revenue service in September 2024, forming a cornerstone of Caltrain’s electrification initiative aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and improving the passenger experience.

“This agreement signifies our mutual dedication to continuous improvement and reliability,” said Rachelle Glazier, Head of Stadler Rail Service US. “We are proud to deepen our partnership with Caltrain and support their mission to deliver clean, efficient, and sustainable transportation for the Bay Area.”

This enhanced collaboration underlines the shared commitment of Stadler and Caltrain to the future of electric rail transportation in California. It sets the stage for seamless and dependable service, aligning with the region’s broader shift toward environmentally friendly transit solutions.

About Caltrain

Owned and operated by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, Caltrain provides rail service from San Francisco to San Jose, with commute service to Gilroy. Serving the region since 1863, Caltrain is the oldest continually operating rail system west of the Mississippi and the first railroad to convert from diesel to electric power in a generation.

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About Stadler

Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. The provider of mobility solutions in rail vehicle construction, service and signalling has its headquarters in Bussnang in eastern Switzerland. It has a workforce of around 14,500 based in various production and engineering locations as well as more than 80 service locations. The company is conscious of its social responsibility for sustainable

mobility and therefore stands for innovative, sustainable and durable quality products. The product range in the field of mainline railways and city transport includes high-speed trains, intercity trains, regional and suburban trains, metros, tramways and trams. Stadler also manufactures main-line locomotives, shunting locomotives and passenger carriages. It is the world’s leading manufacturer

in the rack-and-pinion rail vehicle industry.

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Media Contact:

Stadler US Inc.
Charlotte Thalhammer
Marketing and Communication Manager
Phone: +1 385 394 1921
E-mail: charlotte.thalhammer@stadlerrail.com
www.stadlerrail.com

SOURCE: Stadler Rail Group