Job Description
Stadler expresses “great regret” after SBB awards a **double-deck train** contract to Siemens. Despite a close bid, **Stadler** loses Swiss rolling stock order.
November 14, :54 pm | Last Update: November 18, 2025 5:50 am
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Introduction
Stadler has expressed disappointment following Swiss Federal Railways’ (SBB) decision to award a framework contract for up to 200 double-deck trains to Siemens Mobility. The contract, announced on 7 November 2025, includes an initial order for 116 units, with an option for an additional 84 trains, destined for the Zurich S-Bahn and western Switzerland.
Stadler’s Reaction
Stadler stated its “great regret” at the decision, highlighting its position as a “proven Swiss manufacturer of double-deck technology.” The company noted the price difference between its offer and Siemens, calculated over 176 double-deck trains, was 0.6 percentage points. Stadler, with approximately 6,000 employees in...
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