Stadler to deliver 21 additional FLIRT trains to Finland

Swiss manufacturer Stadler has received a new order from the Finnish state company RailStock Finland Oy to deliver 21 additional FLIRT electric train units. This order follows an option from an initial contract signed in 2022. The new contract is valued at approximately 240 million euros.

With this addition, the total number of FLIRT trains ordered by RailStock will reach 41 units, with deliveries scheduled to continue until 2030. An additional option for 29 more trains remains available through 2036. The production of these vehicles will take place at Stadler’s plant in Siedlce, Poland.

The FLIRT Sm7 units are specifically designed to operate in Finland’s extreme climatic conditions, featuring enhanced thermal insulation, floor heating, and oversized snow plows. Each four-car unit can reach speeds of 160 km/h, offering 340 seats and a total capacity of up to 700 passengers. The trains utilize lightweight aluminum bodies to improve energy efficiency.