DANISH regional passenger operator Lokaltog has ordered 10 more battery-powered two-car Flirt Akku trains from Stadler. It has exercised the sole option from a contract signed in October 2024 for the supply of 14 trains. The additional trains are expected to enter service in Zealand from the first half of 2029.
The new fleet will replace ageing IC2 DMUs, in service since 1997, and supports Lokaltog’s strategy to deliver emissions-free operations.
“The battery trains are of great importance to Lokaltog's contribution to the green transition, and at the same time we can ensure stronger robustness in our operations,” says Lokaltog CEO, Lars Wrist-Elkjær.
The Flirt Akku has a range of up to 100km on battery power, recharging under overhead lines using a pantograph or via regenerative braking. In 2021, the Flirt Akku set a Guinness World Record by travelling for 224km without recharging.
The trains meet European accessibility standards, featuring low-floor entrances, automatic ramps to bridge the gap between train and platform, and dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and bicycles. They will also be equipped with air-conditioning, free passenger Wi-Fi, and passenger information screens.
The new fleet will be manufactured at Stadler’s plant in Siedlce, Poland.
