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.
The supervisory board of the local transport company Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (KVG) has signed an order for 22 new 30-metre two-way trams from the workshops of the Škoda Group with an option to purchase another 18 trams.
This is the first-ever delivery for Škoda to Australia. Between next year and November 2028, 400 traction motors for 100 trams will be delivered to Melbourne.
Škoda Group, a leading European manufacturer of components and vehicles for public transport, starting a strategic technological cooperation with Tesmec Group, a renowned company specializing in infrastructure technologies.