Škoda Transportation a.s., headquartered in Plzeň, Czech Republic, is a leading manufacturer of public transportation vehicles with a history dating back to the 19th century. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including trams, electric buses, metro trains, trolleybuses, and propulsion and control systems, tailored to meet the specific needs of urban transit systems. Škoda Transportation is renowned for its innovation, sustainability, and passenger comfort, contributing to the development of modern, efficient, and eco-friendly public transportation solutions. With a strong presence across Europe and expanding into international markets, Škoda Transportation continues to be a key player in shaping the future of urban mobility.
Škoda Group, based in Pilsen, manufactures public transport vehicles, including the longest tram in the world. The first Škoda ForCity Smart 38T tram, part of a modular fleet for Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH, is ready for service.
Each of these modern trains having covered nearly 1.5 million kilometres, they will undergo a comprehensive overhaul at Škoda Group’s facility in Šumperk, Czech Republic.
The first tram is expected to hit the streets of Prague in April, when it will start test runs without passengers as part of the homologation process for the new vehicle type.
The Škoda ForCity Smart Bonn tram has been designed to meet the city’s needs as one of the first trams in Germany to feature an eco-friendly CO₂-based air conditioning system.
Škoda Group has announces the certification and release of the first of its new national Class B Automatic Train Protection solutions, TBL1+, for vehicles operating on the Belgian National Rail network.
Škoda Group will showcase its award-winning tram, innovative "Sleep in Motion" project, and advanced digital innovation at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin from September 24-27.
The Škoda Group's Automatic Train Operation (ATO) system can save up to 15% in energy, optimize costs, and improve service quality by ensuring better adherence to timetables.