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ÖBB presents CityJet KISS double-deck EMUs, soon will enter regular service

Matej Plesko — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:22:52 +0000

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Austrian state operator ÖBB has presented its new Stadler KISS double-deck electric multiple units in the regional CityJet version at Vienna Central Station.

Here they are! The new SBB double-deck trains from Siemens Mobility!

Lorenzo Pallotta — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:56:56 +0000

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SBB has signed today a contract with Siemens Mobility Switzerland for the supply of 116 six-car Desiro DoSto double-deck trains, with an option for up to 84 additional units.

ÖBB’s new KISS Cityjet double-deck trains approved for service in Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia

Lorenzo Pallotta — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:57:29 +0000

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On April 21, the new KISS Cityjet double-deck trains built by Stadler Rail of the groups 4734 and 4736 received official authorization for operation in Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, marking a key milestone in the fleet renewal program of ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG.

Stadler withdraws appeal over SBB double-decker train contract

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:35:12 +0000

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Stadler has withdrawn its appeal against the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) decision to award a framework contract for up to 200 double-decker trains to Siemens, effectively bringing the legal proceedings to a close.

TAF double-deck trains gradually disappear as new Rock units arrive

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:44:18 +0000

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The gradual downsizing of Trenitalia’s TAF (Treni ad Alta Frequentazione) fleet continues. These historic double-deck trains have been a constant presence in Italian regional services for almost thirty years.

CAT in Austria unveils its new KISS double-deck train ahead of 2027 launch [updated]

Lorenzo Pallotta — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:50:21 +0000

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From November 2027, the City Airport Train (CAT) will introduce a new generation of rolling stock on the route linking Vienna Airport with central Vienna.

Alstom to deliver extra Coradia Max trains to Baden-Württemberg

Lorenzo Pallotta — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:07:02 +0000

Alstom has signed a contract to supply 26 additional Coradia Max double-decker trains to the Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg (SFBW).

Stadler appeals SBB contract award for 116 double-decker trains

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:45:43 +0000

Stadler has lodged an appeal with the Federal Administrative Court against the Swiss Federal Railways’ (SBB) award of a contract for 116 new double-decker trains to Siemens Mobility.

SBB orders 116 new double-deck trains from Siemens Mobility

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:13:46 +0000

The first double-deck trains introduced by SBB in 1990 on the Zurich S-Bahn network played a decisive role in the system’s success.

ÖBB introduces ex-DB double-decker trains on Vienna-Salzburg [updated]

Simon Wijnakker — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:40:44 +0000

From 6 October 2025, ÖBB will introduce (barrier-free) KISS EMUs on the Westbahn line between Vienna and Salzburg, replacing Railjet (RJ) services with frequent stops.