Latest Škoda Group News
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Škoda Operates Autonomous Tram in Finland
Using its Smart Depot ecosystem in Tampere, Finland, Škoda Group has demonstrated a tram's capabilities to operate without a driver.
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Škoda Commences Production of 52T Trams for Prague
At its Pilsden facility, Škoda Group has commenced production of the new Škoda ForCity Plus Praha 52T trams for Prague.
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Škoda Commences Gothenburg Tram Modernisation Project
Škoda Group has commenced the modernisation of Gothenburg's M31 trams for Swedish operator, Västtrafik AB.
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Czech Republic: Škoda Unveils Battery-Powered RegioPanter Train
At Rail Business Days, Czech Railways and Škoda Group unveiled the first RegioPanter train equipped with battery technology.
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Škoda Group Acquires Cegelec A.S.
Škoda Group has announced it has acquired electrical equipment developer Cegelec a.s. from VINCI Energies.
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Czech Republic: RegioJet Orders 23 EMUs from Škoda Group
Škoda Group has been awarded a contract to deliver 23 electric trains to RegioJet, the largest private railway carrier in Central Europe.
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Siemens and Škoda Group to Deliver First ComfortJet Trains to Czech Railways
Siemens Mobility and Škoda Group are transferring the first new ComfortJet trains to Czech Railways ahead of passenger service this summer.
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DPP Orders Up to 200 Škoda Trams for Prague
In Prague, Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy (DPP) has ordered 40 Škoda ForCity Plus Praha 52T trams, with the option for an additional 160 units…
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New Škoda Electric Trains Enter Service in Latvia
The first Škoda 16Ev electric trains have commenced regular service in Latvia, operated by Vienā vilcienā (VIVI) for Pasažieru vilciens.
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Czech Republic: Škoda to Deliver 15 Trams to Brno
In the Czech Republic, Brno City Transport Company (DPMB) has ordered an additional 15 ForCity Smart 45T trams from Škoda Group.
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Škoda to Supply 30 Electric Trains to Uzbekistan Railways
Škoda Group has signed a contract to supply 30 electric multiple unit (EMU) trains to Uzbekistan Railways.
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Škoda Partners with TATA AutoComp to Target India's Rail Market
Škoda Group has signed a MoU with TATA AutoComp Systems to focus on supplying manufacturing components for India's railway market.
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Trenitalia Orders New Sleeper Coaches from Škoda and Titagarh Firema
Trenitalia has contracted Škoda and Titagarh Firema to supply new railway sleeper coaches for use between Milan, Palermo and Syracuse.
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Germany: KVG Orders 22 New Škoda Trams for Kassel
Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (KVG) has ordered 22 30-metre two-way trams from Škoda for operation in Kassel, Germany.
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Škoda to Supply Traction Motors for Melbourne's New Tram Fleet
Škoda Group has announced that it will supply up to 1,120 traction motors for a new fleet of trams being produced for Melbourne, Australia.
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Bulgaria: Sofia Buys Metro Trains from Škoda
Škoda has won a contract to deliver 8 4-car metro trains to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, where they will be operated by Metropoliten EAD.
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Bergamo Trams from Škoda Group Will Have Anti-collision System
Škoda Group has secured a contract to produce 10 bidirectional trams for the city of Bergamo, including 3 years of full-service.
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Škoda Wins €1 Billion Modernisation and Service Deal in Egypt
Egyptian National Railways has contracted Škoda to modernise and maintain at least 280 electro-diesel locomotives for Egypt's rail network.
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Škoda Group to Overhaul Eight More Trams from Liberec
Škoda Group will make a general overhaul of another eight trams for the Transport Company of Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou (DPMLJ).
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Škoda Group to Develop Smart and Automated Depots
Škoda Group's latest project will focus on incorporating automated technologies into a comprehensive smart depot ecosystem for tram operator…
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Škoda Group and Tesmec Join Forces
Škoda Group has entered into a strategic technological cooperation with Tesmec Group, a renowned company specialising in infrastructure tech…
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Škoda Group to Modernise 6 ÖBB Nightjet Couchette Coaches
Škoda Group has been awarded a contract to modernise six Nightjet couchette coaches for ÖBB in Austria by 2024.
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Škoda Group Tested Its Passenger Counting System in Tampere
The Škoda ForCity Smart Artic Tampere tram was recently stress tested in Tampere as part of Tampereen Raitiotie Oy's Lyyli Living Lab.
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Battery Trains as the Future of Sustainable Transport
Škoda Group has many years of experience in the production of vehicles with batteries, and believes battery trains are the future.