Stadler and Metra present battery-electric FLIRT train at APTA EXPO
Stadler and Metra presented a battery-electric FLIRT train developed for the North American market at APTA EXPO 2026. The project is intended to support zero-emission electric operation for Metra without requiring complete electrification of the network.
Stadler and Chicago commuter rail operator Metra presented a battery-electric FLIRT train at APTA EXPO 2026. The train has been developed for the North American market.
Metra has ordered eight battery-electric FLIRT trainsets from Stadler. The first trains are expected to enter passenger service by 2028.
According to the source, the trains will allow Metra to introduce zero-emission electric operation without requiring complete electrification of the network.