Stadler and Metra to present battery-electric FLIRT train at APTA EXPO 2026
Stadler and Metra will present the first battery-electric FLIRT train developed for the US market at APTA EXPO 2026 in Chicago on 5 October. The presentation highlights Metra’s planned introduction of zero-emission rolling stock on its network.
Stadler and Chicago commuter rail operator Metra will present the first battery-electric FLIRT train developed for the US market at APTA EXPO 2026 in Chicago on 5 October.
Metra ordered eight battery-electric FLIRT trainsets as part of its plans to introduce zero-emission rolling stock to its network.
The trains are expected to enter passenger service by an unspecified date.
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