Stadler wins first Canadian locomotive order with 45 hybrid units for VIA Rail

30. Jul 2026

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(AWP Alliance News) - Stadler Rail signed a contract with VIA Rail Canada to supply 45 hybrid locomotives for passenger services, securing its first locomotive order in Canada. The deal includes a 20-year agreement covering technical support and spare-parts supply.

The battery-assisted diesel-electric locomotives are designed for Canadian operating conditions, including temperatures down to -50 C. Stadler expects parts of final assembly, testing, and commissioning to be carried out in Canada.

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