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Caltrans Orders Stadler Zero-Emission Hybrid Trainsets

Caltrans is procuring hydrogen fuel cell and battery hybrid trainsets from Stadler to expand zero-emission intercity passenger rail service, with first deliveries expected in 2027–2028 and testing through 2029. Each four-car set will seat over 200 passengers and can be coupled to provide over 400 seats per train.

Document date · April 1, 2026

Issuing agencyCalifornia Department of Transportation | California Transportation CommissionVendorSTADLER

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Scope & details

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Contract type
EQUIPMENT
Contract term
Delivery of first trainsets scheduled for 2027–2028, testing and certification in 2028–2029
Document type
Report
Source document
California Department of Transportation State Rail Annual Report 2025

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STADLER was awarded this equipment contract by California Department of Transportation | California Transportation Commission, as recorded on April 1, 2026.

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This is a Equipment contract, documented as a report record.

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