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, in consortium with ŽOS Trnava and Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK), has signed a framework contract for the delivery of up to 36 battery-powered two-car electric trains (BEMU) with a total value of almost EUR 332 million.
Worth over €230 million, the contract includes 16 two-car units for Saltsjöbanan and an option for 15 more, strengthening Škoda’s foothold in the Nordic region.
Passengers in Frankfurt (Oder) can officially ride the new trams produced by Škoda Group, following the official authorisation of the vehicles for passenger operation.
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.