SALT LAKE CITY — Stadler and Caltrain have signed an agreement covering technical support for the commuter operator’s fleet of Stadler-built electric multiple-unit trainsets, the manufacturer has announced.
The Technical Support and Spare Supply Agreement, or TSSSA, covers on-site technical support, maintenance management software, material management for preventive and corrective maintenance, and diagnostic assists. It covers the current fleet of 23 Stadler KISS EMU trainsets built by Stadler US in Salt Lake City, as well as any future EMUs.
“This agreement represents our shared commitment to availability and continuous improvement,” Rachelle Glazier, head of Stadler Rail Service US, said in a press release. She adds: “We are proud to continue our partnership with Caltrain and support their mission to provide clean, efficient, and sustainable transportation for the Bay Area.”
Under the agreement, Stadler will employ 14 specialists based in California. It also includes an opt-in for both parties to cover the battery-electric trainset Caltrain has on order [see “Caltrain orders battery-electric trainset …,” Trains News Wire, Aug. 18, 2023].
