Stadler has reached a new production milestone at its car body manufacturing plant in Szolnok, Hungary, with the delivery of its 6,000th car body in October 2025. The facility, which began operations in 2009, has grown into the company’s largest car body production centre in Central and Eastern Europe, playing a key role in Stadler’s international supply and manufacturing network.
Initially designed to produce 200 car bodies per year and employ the same number of people, the Szolnok plant has seen continuous expansion over the past 15 years. Stadler has so far invested EUR 200 million in the facility, transforming it into one of the most advanced railway vehicle manufacturing sites in the region.
Recent upgrades have enabled the production of double-decker car bodies, which began at the end of 2024, creating additional jobs and further strengthening the plant’s capabilities.
Marking a production milestone
The celebration of the 6,000th car body marks not only a production achievement but also a symbolic turning point for the factory’s future output. The next 1,000 car bodies manufactured in Szolnok will include components for the GYSEV FLIRT InterCity trains ordered for the Hungarian market.
The five-car, dual-current units will be able to operate both in Hungary and Austria, with the first deliveries expected in the last quarter of 2027 and the full fleet to enter service by early 2028. The order is especially significant, as it represents Hungary’s first procurement of new InterCity trains in 30 years.
International reach of Hungarian manufacturing
Rolling stock incorporating car bodies produced at the Szolnok plant now operates in 14 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands. This international presence highlights the growing reputation of Hungarian rail manufacturing within Stadler’s global portfolio.
Stadler’s role in Hungarian rail transport
Beyond manufacturing, 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.
Together, these vehicles cover around 35 million kilometres annually – equivalent to one-third of MÁV’s total yearly mileage. As a result, approximately half of Hungarian rail passengers now travel on modern Stadler-built trains, underlining the company’s strong footprint in the country’s transport system.
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