Stadler’s Hungary: 6,000 Car Bodies Driving Rail Innovation & Growth

Stadler’s Szolnok plant celebrates 6,000 car body deliveries. The facility expands, producing diverse rolling stock, including for GYSEV. Modern **railway** vehicles impact **rail** networks globally.

Stadler’s Hungary: 6,000 Car Bodies Driving Rail Innovation & Growth
October 31, 2025 11:54 am
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Introduction

Stadler’s car body manufacturing plant in Szolnok, Hungary, delivered its 6,000th car body in October 2025. The facility, operational since 2009, has become Stadler’s largest car body production center in Central and Eastern Europe.

Production Milestone

Stadler’s Szolnok plant, which started with the capacity to produce 200 car bodies annually and employ a similar number of personnel, has expanded significantly over the past 15 years. The company has invested EUR 200 million in the facility, transforming it into a leading railway vehicle manufacturing site.

Expansion and Capabilities

Recent upgrades at the Szolnok plant have enabled the production of double-decker car bodies, which commenced at the end of 2024. This expansion has led to additional job creation and enhanced the plant’s capabilities.

Future Production and Orders

The next 1,000 car bodies manufactured at Szolnok will include components for the GYSEV FLIRT InterCity trains, which were ordered for the Hungarian market. These five-car, dual-current units will operate in both Hungary and Austria, with initial deliveries anticipated in the last quarter of 2027, and the full fleet expected to be in service by early 2028. This order represents Hungary’s first procurement of new InterCity trains in three decades.

International Presence and Domestic Impact

Rolling stock with car bodies from the Szolnok plant currently operates in 14 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands. Stadler is also a major contributor to Hungary’s domestic rail operations. National operators MÁV and GYSEV currently operate a combined fleet of 143 FLIRT and 40 KISS multiple units, as well as 12 Citylink tram-trains. These vehicles cover approximately 35 million kilometers annually, representing one-third of MÁV’s total yearly mileage. Consequently, about half of Hungarian rail passengers now travel on modern Stadler-built trains.

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Conclusion

The Szolnok plant’s milestone of 6,000 car bodies reflects Stadler’s significant presence in the rail industry, with a substantial impact on both international markets and Hungary’s domestic rail network.

Company Summary

Stadler: A global company involved in the manufacturing of railway vehicles, including car bodies and complete trains. Stadler operates a significant production facility in Szolnok, Hungary.

GYSEV: A national rail operator in Hungary. GYSEV operates a fleet of Stadler-built trains.

MÁV: A national rail operator in Hungary. MÁV operates a fleet of Stadler-built trains.