The Stadler Regio-Shuttle RS1 has been one of the most popular vehicles in German regional rail transport for 25 years. Around 500 vehicles of this successful model are currently in use in Germany. They have helped to create economical, attractive options on secondary routes with low traffic density. 

Now the RS ZERO is building on this success story with a fully decarbonised drive. The new RS ZERO is available with either a battery or hydrogen drive. 

Thanks to this innovation, Stadler can combine the best of both worlds: it has retained the advantages of the tried-and-tested RS1, but integrated the most modern, environmentally friendly drive technologies. Furthermore, the transport revolution intended to stop climate change will shift considerably higher volumes of traffic to the rails. In order for this to work, old lines in Germany and Europe, most of which are not electrified, will need to be reactivated. 

The RS ZERO bridges this lack of electrification and offers a choice between the two most future-proof technologies, depending on the customer’s needs: a battery-electric model and a version with a hydrogen PowerPack. This enables the RS ZERO to close the gap for CO2-emission-free operation of local branch lines. Like the RS1, the RS ZERO is available as a one- or two-part vehicle, offers a seating capacity of 70 to 150 seats and has the largest low-floor area of any vehicle in its class. 

At InnoTrans, Stadler will present the prototype of the RS ZERO as a one-part vehicle with hydrogen drive. Stadler will demonstrate the numerous design options available with a multifunctional zone suitable for leaving bicycles, pushchairs and bulky luggage, etc., lounge and comfort zones, standard and privacy seats, a wheelchair bay, a toilet and a train office. 

Presentation of the RS ZERO 

Track T09/40, 24 September 2024; 14:00pm