California has announced a $127 million agreement with Stadler Rail, Inc. for six more zero-emission, hydrogen-powered passenger trainsets, pushing the number of zero-Emission Intercity Trains to 10. The trainset design will be more efficient, lighter weight and more affordable than traditional locomotive-hauled coaches. The purchase is funded through Governor Gavin Newsom’s $10 billion, multi-year zero emission vehicle package, which includes $407 million for the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) to purchase or lease clean bus and rail equipment and infrastructure. The first trains are expected to enter revenue service in 2027. With this option order, there are still 19 option trainsets remaining on the base contract that Caltrans signed in October 2023.

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