(Matthew Du, NewsUSA Reporter)
- Stadler’s battery-powered trains represents a significant advancement in rail transportation technology with a focus on sustainability and efficiency for Chicago natives. The trains are equipped with large-capacity batteries that power the electric motors and enable them to operate on non-electrified tracks without the need for diesel fuel.
Stadler has been at the forefront of developing and deploying these innovative trains in various markets around the world, with the ultimate goal of reducing carbon emissions, lower operating costs, and improving air quality. This contract marks the first competitive bid for battery trainsets within the U.S.
