Double-Decker Electric Multiple Units for Dedicated Airport Rail Infrastructure

City Airport Train and rolling stock manufacturer Stadler have partnered to deploy three customized five-car double-decker electric multiple units for dedicated airport transit between Vienna city center and Vienna Airport. The project addresses increasing passenger volumes in rail transport systems through low-floor accessibility, expanded luggage capacity, and onboard digital infrastructure.

Technical Specifications and Vehicle Architecture
The fleet consists of five-car double-decker trainsets manufactured at the Stadler production plant in St. Margrethen, Switzerland. Each 133-meter unit operates at speeds of up to 200 km/h and provides seating capacity for approximately 300 passengers. To streamline high-volume airport transfer operations, the vehicle architecture utilizes low-floor entry areas for level platform boarding, wide interior gangways, and reinforced luggage storage compartments distributed throughout the passenger compartments.

Accessibility and Onboard Systems Integration
The interior configuration adheres to accessibility standards, incorporating dedicated wheelchair bays, barrier-free sanitary installations, designated stroller sections, and tactile wayfinding systems. Onboard digital infrastructure includes power outlets and USB charging interfaces at every seat, distributed Wi-Fi network hardware, an integrated passenger information system providing real-time flight and transit updates, and regulated interior ambient lighting.

Deployment and Network Integration
The three trainsets are scheduled to enter commercial service in autumn 2027 following the completion of planned civil engineering works on the Vienna core rail corridor. Operating on the non-stop route between Wien Mitte station and Vienna Airport, the system expands overall corridor capacity to manage intermodal passenger transfer demands with standardized dwell times and higher throughput.

Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.

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