Stadler and Texas-based Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA) presents the first Flirt train for TEXRail commuter rail line at APTA Expo 2017.
Under the contract signed in 2015, Stadler will supply 8 Flirt trains which are powered by diesel-electric propul-sion (DMU). They will be put into operation on the TEXRail line between Fort Worth and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B. The new FLIRT trains are scheduled to become a part of TEXRail’s commercial fleet in December 2018.
This is the first time that Stadler has sold one of its FLIRT trains in the USA.
The first US Flirt train with its centrally located power module meets the AVT requirements (Alternative Vehicle Technology) of the Federal Railroad Administration as well as those of Buy America.“We are proud to be able to present our best seller for the first time in the USA today in association with the FWTA, and are convinced that the FLIRT trains, which are built in the USA, will cut a fine figure in Big Sky Texas, and offer passengers in and around Fort Worth a new level of travel comfort,” Peter Spuhler, Stadler Group CEO said.
The 8 Flirt trains fulfil the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The wide front doors and spacious lower floor area make it easy for passengers to board and disembark. Each train comes equipped with 224 seats with side tables and USB ports as well as an ADA toilet, thereby meeting the various conven-ience requirements of passengers. The train’s ergonomic driver’s cabin, intuitive design and smartly ar-ranged control panels provide onboard personnel with a modern and comfortable workplace.
The new commuter trains for TEXRail have been designed to reach maximum speeds of 130 km/hour and boast a coupled length of 81.1 metres each. Each of the diesel-electric Flirt trains is equipped with two Deutz TCD 16.0 V8 520 kW diesel motors and complies with the EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
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