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Stadler will build hydrogen trains for Sicily

The trains will run along the Etna Nature Park (Paternò-Randazzo section)

by M.Mor.

2' min read

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Versione italiana

2' min read

Translated by AI
Versione italiana

Swiss manufacturer Stadler expands its presence in Italy, signing the first contract with Ferrovia Circumetnea (Fce) for the design and supply of two narrow-gauge trains with hydrogen propulsion. The new trainsets will contribute to sustainable rail transport and will be put into service on the line served by Ferrovia Circumetnea, which is immersed in the iconic landscapes of Mount Etna Park.

Lo annuncia Maurizio Oberti, direttore Sales & Marketing Italia di Stadler: «L’accordo con Fce prevede la fornitura dei primi due treni a idrogeno a scartamento ridotto per la Sicilia. I nuovi convogli contribuiranno alla decarbonizzazione del trasporto ferroviario italiano in una nuova regione d’Italia, la Sicilia, allargando così la presenza di Stadler nel mercato italiano». Nell’ambito di Expo, fiera internazionale dedicata all’industria ferroviaria tenutasi la settimana scorsa a Milano, Stadler e Ferrovia Circumetnea hanno sottoscritto il primo contratto per la progettazione e la fornitura di due treni a scartamento ridotto, con propulsione a idrogeno. L’accordo siglato a seguito di aggiudicazione (avvenuta nel settembre 2025) della gara d’appalto pubblica indetta da Fce prevede la possibilità di fornire ulteriori 13 veicoli della stessa tipologia; inclusi nella fornitura dei primi due treni sono anche cinque anni di Full Service (manutenzione) e i materiali della scorta tecnica.

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Technical features of the new trainsets

The new hydrogen-powered vehicles will be designed and built entirely at Stadler's headquarters in Bussnang, in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. Each hydrogen train consists of two passenger carriages and a central 'Power Pack' unit containing the fuel cells and hydrogen tanks. The vehicles have 87 seats and can carry a total of 147 passengers. The low-floor access allows passengers with reduced mobility and elderly people to board the train easily. There are also designated areas for passengers with bicycles and/or pushchairs.

 

 

Trains will run along the Etna Nature Park

Particular attention has been paid to the traction system considering the high gradients that characterise the Circumetnea line. The static converters and traction batteries are positioned above the motor bogies to ensure excellent grip and optimum traction effort in all weather conditions. The new trains are planned for use on the Paternò-Randazzo section, which runs within the natural area of Mount Etna Park.

 

19 hydrogen trains purchased by three Italian customers

With the new order placed with Fce, a total of 19 hydrogen-powered trains have been acquired by three railway operators in three Italian regions; in particular, eight vehicles have been acquired by Arst (Sardinia Region) and nine by Fdc (Calabria Region). These are the world's first narrow-gauge trains built with hydrogen propulsion and fuel cells.

 

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