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The first of 12 Variobahn trams was delivered to Bergen yesterday. The rest of the fleet is scheduled to be delivered to the customer Bybanen by the end of 2010.

The first of 32 FLIRT multiple-unit trains for the Helsinki commuter railway system started regular operation today following a one-year test phase. The FLIRT was specially adapted to cope with the Finnish climate, which can experience temperatures as low as –40 degrees Celsius. In addition to extra insulation and a heat recovery system, various other changes were made. This FLIRT is also the first broad-gauge vehicle made by Stadler. Although the train is new in many respects, Stadler Rail met all its contractual deadlines, and the first two vehicles were handed over last week on time. The second vehicle will be used for training purposes for another month, but will enter regular operation with effect from mid-December.

Railway operators Sistemi Territoriali and Ferrovie Emilia Romagna have announced that the consortium formed by Stadler and AnsaldoBreda has been awarded contracts for the procurement of 32 electric and 2 diesel multiple-unit trains. The order will be worth approximately EUR 200 million. The two contracts will be signed once the administrative deadlines have passed.

Today, Stadler Winterthur AG is handing over the first of 21 newly developed electric shunting locomotives to the SBB. The SBB needs these modern, powerful locomotives for the composition of passenger trains and the addition of extra carriages. Following an international call for tenders, the SBB awarded to contract, which has a value of 40 million Swiss Francs, to Stadler Winterthur AG in December 2007.

For the fourth time in as many years, SMA und Partner AG, whose speciality is railway planning, increased turnover by about 20%. Turnover for 2008 was 9.3 million Swiss francs, and the number of employees rose proportionally to 48.