Stadler to supply new hybrid locomotives to Swiss rail companies

Stadler has received a contract from the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) and the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn) for the delivery of 11 new metre-gauge hybrid locomotives.

This order, valued at approximately SFr100m ($112m), will modernise and expand the fleets of the two railways.

The new hybrid locomotives, capable of running on both overhead electric lines and diesel engines, are tailored to meet the demands of the construction sites along the railways.

These custom-built vehicles will be manufactured in Bussnang, Switzerland, and are designed to replace ageing models while also providing additional support to minimise service disruptions.

RhB will procure eight new locomotives, which will replace five older models and provide extra capacity to handle incidents and maintenance work more effectively.

The additional locomotives will be strategically positioned along the route to ensure quick response times, especially in sections without road access.