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Liebherr R290 HVAC systems for Nordic Express

AUSTRIA: Liebherr-Transportation Systems will supply 166 HVAC systems using R290 to Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rheintal.

The R290 units are for use on Stadler’s NT FLIRT NEX trains, also known as the Nordic Express. 

The base order encompasses 34 cab units and 132 saloon HVAC units that will be installed on 17 Nordic Express trainsets. The NT FLIRT NEX trains represent a new series of long-distance trains based on Stadler’s FLIRT (Fast Light Innovative and Regional Train) platform.

The units are manufactured at Liebherr-Transportation Systems Marica EOOD in Bulgaria, Liebherr’s centre of excellence for HVAC systems manufacturing.

Delivery is planned to start in early 2025 and will last several years.

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