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 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.
The first Czech single-deck electric unit RegioPanter, equipped with traction batteries, was presented at the Rail Business Days trade fair, attended by Minister Martin Kupka, Czech Railways, Moravian-Silesian Region, and Škoda Group.
The partnership between Škoda Group and RegioJet, the largest private railway carrier in Central Europe, brings forth the delivery of 23 new electric units, valued at approximately EUR 133 million. 15 trains will have two cars and 8 trains will consist of three cars.
The first electric Škoda 16Ev units of the Latvian national carrier Vienā vilcienā (VIVI) have just gone into service with passengers in Riga. It happened at Riga Central Station at 10.58 local time in the presence of the Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens. The delivery of the last train unit will take place in mid-2024.