SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), has placed an order with Stadler for a further five high-speed Giruno trains to support its expansion of international services heading to Italy.
This latest order follows the original order of 29 of the impressive Giruno trains in 2014, which were delivered by 2021. These trains currently operate between Basel and Zurich to Lugano and Milan before travelling onwards to Genoa, Bologna and Venice.
The Giruno train is Stadler's SMILE high-speed train which is made up of an eleven-car electric multi-system multiple unit and is 202 metres in length with a top operating speed of 250km/ph and when working in double traction can provide an amazing 810 seats for passengers.
The impressive vehicles also mark a first in being Stadler's first high-speed train created to be fully accessible to support the Disability Discrimination Act, which it is fully compliant with. The trains feature an innovative low-floor entrance which supports varying platform heights for the different countries they call at. The trains also offer incredible comfort alongside many welcome customer benefits, such as:
- Excellent mobile phone reception
- Wi-Fi
- Power Sockets at every seat
- Large luggage racks
- LED lighting
Over recent years, Switzerland has seen a positive growth in the demand for rail travel and has inspired a collaboration between Trenitalia and SBB to create improved international travel by expanding routes further, especially with regard to the Gotthard line.
The manufacture of the 5 new trains will take place in Switzerland at Stadlers Bussnang site, with completion set for the end of 2025.
The Giruno represents Stadler's innovative strength and is the result of our long-standing and successful collaboration with SBB. We would like to thank SBB for their trust and look forward to continuing this partnership
Ansgar Brockmeyer, Executive Vice President of Markets & Sales at Stadler
