Stadler secures first European order for RS ZERO battery trains

Stadler has secured the first European order for its RS ZERO battery train platform from Danish operator Lokaltog. The contract involves the supply of four battery-electric units for the Nærum Line, a 7.8 km non-electrified regional route in the northern suburbs of Copenhagen.

The new trains will replace existing diesel railcars on the route between Jægersborg and Nærum, with passenger service expected to begin in 2031. The project aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions, with Lokaltog estimating a reduction of approximately 800 tonnes of CO2 per year, while also lowering operational noise levels.

In addition to the rolling stock, Stadler will partner with Swiss company Furrer+Frey to provide the necessary charging infrastructure. The RS ZERO platform is designed specifically for regional railways where full overhead electrification is not economically viable. The vehicles are scheduled to be manufactured at Stadler’s production facility in Berlin, Germany.