{"id":91680,"date":"2026-05-25T12:09:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/91680\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T12:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:09:15","slug":"the-new-stadler-trains-for-the-berlin-metro-have-entered-service-on-the-u5-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/91680\/","title":{"rendered":"The new Stadler trains for the Berlin metro have entered service on the U5 line"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The new metro trains manufactured by Stadler for BVG have officially entered passenger service on Berlin\u2019s U5 line, marking the start of the fleet renewal for subway lines U5\u2013U9. German operator BVG announced that the new vehicles were put into service earlier than planned and will provide greater comfort, better passenger information, and increased operational stability.<\/p>\n

Following a final testing phase, during which passengers were already able to ride on board, up to 36 new cars Stadler <\/a>are now in daily use on the U5 line. This number corresponds to six full-length trains.<\/p>\n

By the end of the year, the J series fleet is expected to reach approximately 170 cars. Another 170 cars have already been ordered and will be delivered next year by manufacturer Stadler.<\/p>\n

First new trains for the U5\u2013U9 lines in over 30 years<\/p>\n

BVG, Germany\u2019s largest public transit operator, considers the introduction of the new trains a central element of its fleet renewal program and its strategy to stabilize subway service.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday is a good day for all Berlin subway passengers and an important milestone for the stability of subway operations, now and in the future,\u201d said Henrik Falk, CEO of BVG. \u201cFor us, it is truly a historic day. The last inaugural run with new cars for the U5\u2013U9 lines took place over 30 years ago.<\/p>\n

Today we are laying the groundwork for the next decades of success for the Berlin subway.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new J-series trains are intended for the high-profile network of the Berlin subway, which includes lines U5\u2013U9. In the first phase, they are being introduced on line U5, where they will gradually replace the IK-series trains.<\/p>\n

More space and better information for passengers<\/p>\n

According to BVG, the new trains offer a more spacious interior, ample door areas, and more room for all types of passengers, including people in wheelchairs, parents with strollers, or travelers with luggage.<\/p>\n

The vehicles feature a new lighting concept, and the passenger information system has been redesigned. A new feature is that guidance to exits and elevators begins inside the train, which can make it easier to find your way around subway stations.<\/p>\n

Accessibility has also been improved, and BVG drivers benefit from new controls and a more comfortable workstation.<\/p>\n

Kai Wegner, Berlin\u2019s mayor, stated that the new trains represent \u201cmodern and efficient local transport\u201d for Germany\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n

\u201cPassengers benefit from greater comfort, better information, and higher operational reliability. By modernizing its fleet, BVG is strengthening its service offering and investing in attractive and reliable mobility for Berliners,\u201d said Kai Wegner.<\/p>\n

98.6% reliability for the Berlin subway<\/p>\n

Franziska Giffey, Senator for Economy, Energy, and Public Enterprises and Chair of the BVG Supervisory Board, emphasized that the new trains are part of the operator\u2019s stability strategy.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the new subway trains, BVG is investing in efficient and reliable local transport for Berlin and continuing its stability strategy. In the first quarter of 2026, the reliability of the Berlin subway was 98.6%. The new cars will contribute to a noticeable improvement in the daily lives of Berliners: with them, BVG is bringing more comfort, modern passenger information, and even better accessibility to the network,\u201d said Franziska Giffey.<\/p>\n

The IK trains will be moved to lines U1\u2013U4<\/p>\n

On line U5, the new trains will initially replace the IK series vehicles. These were developed for lines U1\u2013U4 but have been used temporarily on U5 in recent years, with an adapted car width.<\/p>\n

After a brief modification, the IK trains, which are only nine years old, will be able to operate on lines U1-U4. BVG states that this move will contribute to further modernizing the fleet on the narrow-gauge network.<\/p>\n

Stadler: vehicles developed and manufactured in Berlin<\/p>\n

Jure Mikol\u010di\u0107, CEO of Stadler Germany<\/a>, stated that the entry into service of the J-series cars marks the completion of the new generation of vehicles for the standard-gauge network.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the launch of the J-series cars into passenger service, the new generation of vehicles for the standard-gauge network is complete and has reached the goal for which it was jointly developed by BVG and Stadler: after decades, the standard-gauge network is being renewed with modern vehicles for all Berliners. The fact that vehicles developed and manufactured in Berlin are now also running on the wide-gauge passenger network is a special moment for all project teams and an important step toward the long-term modernization of the Berlin subway,\u201d said Jure Mikol\u010di\u0107.<\/p>\n

The J series and its narrower sister series, the JK, represent the largest procurement contract in BVG\u2019s history. Orders placed to date include 484 cars, of which 140 are JK series cars for lines U1\u2013U4. Nearly all of these are already in service and, according to BVG, have contributed to a significant improvement in reliability on the U2 line since September 2025.<\/p>\n

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