Innovation hits the rails! Škoda trams debut in Bonn

The Škoda ForCity Smart Bonn tram is officially on track, marking a major milestone for public transport in Bonn. After extensive testing, including trials in the Climatic Wind Tunnel in Vienna, and receiving final approval from the Technical Assessment Body, the tram is now ready to carry passengers. Its first official journey was celebrated with a special event at the SWB Bus und Bahn depot in Beuel on Saturday, introducing this state-of-the-art, eco-friendly vehicle to the people of Bonn.

A Tram Tailored for Bonn
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, it sets new standards for energy efficiency and passenger comfort. The vehicles also include pivoting bogies, reducing noise and vibration while protecting the tracks, and boast wide entrances, multifunctional compartments, and ergonomic driver cabs designed with input from local drivers.

This modern tram, recognised with the Red Dot Award for Product Design, is a modern low-floor vehicle designed to integrate seamlessly with Bonn’s urban landscape. It features advanced lighting for increased visibility, a nearly silent ride to reduce noise pollution, and smart technologies such as cameras replacing traditional rear-view mirrors for enhanced safety.

Passengers and drivers alike are set to benefit from the thoughtful design and cutting-edge innovations, making the Škoda ForCity Smart Bonn a key part of the city’s sustainable future.

SWB Bus und Bahn is preparing for the arrival of 28 trams, with the first vehicles already operating on Line 61 between Dottendorf and Auerberg.

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