Cottbusverkehr GmbH (CV) has exercised the option to to order an additional 15 trams from Škoda Group for the city of Cottbus, Germany.
This is part of a contract signed in 2021 for the delivery of seven unidirectional three-unit trams for Cottbus, alongside orders made for the cities of Frankfurt (Oder) and Brandenburg.
The new vehicles will replace the current high-floor trams operating in Cottbus.
Mike Niebling, President of Region West at Škoda Group said:The use of an option in a contract is always a strong signal to us that the partnership with the customer is on a
solid foundation. I am very pleased that CV has decided to purchase additional modern vehicles.The German market is a big challenge for us, one that we are facing with confidence that we have a lot to offer. I am therefore convinced that our presence on the German market will continue to strengthen.
The unidirectional ForCity Plus trams have been designed to provide passengers with comfortable, air-conditioned and wheelchair-accessible transport.
They will feature multiple information screens and a camera system for improved driver visibility and traffic safety.
