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An NCDOT F59PH locomotive leads a Piedmont passenger train in Cary, North Carolina.

04.08.2026

Amtrak Track Work Brings Bus Replacements in August

45 VIA Rail Hybrid Locomotives Funded in Canada

04.08.2026

Canada Funds 45 Hybrid Locomotives for VIA Rail Fleet

X’trapolis 2.0 train on a test run at North Melbourne station

04.08.2026

Victoria Orders 25 Additional X’trapolis 2.0 Trains

ZSSK has put a new RegioPanter train into service, built by Czech manufacturer Škoda Group under a contract for regional transport

09.06.2025

New RegioPanter Train Joins Slovak ZSSK Fleet

ZSSK has put a new RegioPanter train into service, built by Czech manufacturer Škoda Group under a contract for regional transport.
Škoda Group will deliver 22 ForCity Smart trams to Mainz after winning a competitive tender held in February 2024

26.05.2025

Mainz Orders 22 New Trams from Škoda Group for $108 Million

Škoda Group will deliver 22 ForCity Smart trams to Mainz after winning a competitive tender held in February 2024. The $108 million contract was finalized in May 2025, with deliveries planned from 2028 to 2030.
Skoda Group delivered the first upgraded tram to Gothenburg, which underwent modernization at the Czech Ostrava plant.

28.04.2025

Tram Modernization in Gothenburg: The First Upgraded Tram from Skoda Group

Skoda Group delivered the first upgraded tram to Gothenburg, which underwent modernization at the Czech Ostrava plant. This is part of a program to improve the city’s public transport services.

27.04.2025

Škoda’s First Regional Train Arrives in Estonia, Marking Fleet Renewal

On April 17, 2025, the first Škoda electric train for regional services arrived in Estonia, marking the beginning of a fleet renewal.
Škoda Group will supply Brno with Trams ForCity Smart 45T, totaling 40 units. The city’s transport operator, DPMB, received the first tram on March 26, 2025

02.04.2025

Trams ForCity Smart 45T to Upgrade Brno’s Transport

Škoda Group will supply Brno with Trams ForCity Smart 45T, totaling 40 units. The city’s transport operator, DPMB, received the first tram on March 26, 2025.
Skoda Group introduces the world’s longest tram, stretching 58.7 meters, in Plzen. This ForCity Smart 38T sets a new global record.

21.03.2025

World’s Longest Tram Unveiled by Skoda for Germany

Skoda Group introduces the world’s longest tram, stretching 58. 7 meters, in Plzen.

06.03.2025

NIM Express Refurbishment by Škoda Group for DB Regio

Škoda Group Secures Deal to Upgrade DB Regio’s NIM Express Trains. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Skoda Group Introduces a Collision Prevention System for Trams.

07.02.2025

Skoda Group presents accident prevention system for trams – how does it work?

Skoda Group Introduces a Collision Prevention System for Trams. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Škoda has unveiled the ForCity Plus Praha 52T tram, designed for Prague’s public transport system. The vehicle is currently undergoing tests in Plzeň and will soon begin city trials.

31.01.2025

Škoda Introduces New 52T Tram for Prague’s Urban Network

Škoda has unveiled the ForCity Plus Praha 52T tram, designed for Prague’s public transport system. The vehicle is currently undergoing tests in Plzeň and will soon begin city trials.
Škoda finalized the delivery of 110 RegioPanter trains to Czech Railways by January 2025.

27.01.2025

Škoda Completes Delivery of RegioPanter Trains for Czech Railways

Škoda finalized the delivery of 110 RegioPanter trains to Czech Railways by January 2025. This development significantly enhanced the quality of regional transportation across the country.
Škoda has partnered with ABB to equip its RegioPanter electric trains with advanced Pro batteries. This collaboration highlights Škoda’s commitment to eco-friendly rail transport innovations.

24.01.2025

Škoda Chooses ABB Batteries for Sustainable Rail Transport

Škoda has partnered with ABB to equip its RegioPanter electric trains with advanced Pro batteries. This collaboration highlights Škoda’s commitment to eco-friendly rail transport innovations.
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18.12.2024

Škoda’s First Contact-Battery Train Begins Passenger Service in the Czech Republic

Škoda’s first contact-battery train has officially started passenger operations in the Czech Republic. It serves the S8 route in the Moravian-Silesian region, providing modern and sustainable transportation solutions.