Chicago Metra takes delivery of first battery-electric commuter locomotive

Metra, the Chicago region's commuter rail system, is receiving its first battery-electric FLIRT locomotive from Swiss manufacturer Stadler, marking a step toward electrifying the diesel-dependent regional rail network.

First covered Sep 30, 2026 · 3:23 PM PT · 1 article

Chicago Metra takes delivery of first battery-electric commuter locomotive — Image via electrek.co

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2h Electrek Chicago Metra calls its new battery-electric locomotive a first of its kind — Metra’s diesel-engined commuter trains are familiar sights in and around Chicago, and so is the smell of spent diesel that surrounds them – but a new…

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railway-news.com Stadler and Metra to Present Battery-Electric FLIRT Train at APTA EXPO 2026

mainspring.co.uk Chicago’s Metro commuter rail order Stadler battery units

Appeared in: 2026-10-01 (#3)

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