Operation of ForCity Plus 29T3 Trams Commences
In Bratislava, the operation of ForCity Plus 29T3 trams from Skoda Group has commenced, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
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Škoda introduces its solutions for reducing repair costs
Škoda Group has presented its autonomous technology as the optimal solution for public transport providers to mitigate the rising repair costs incurred due to vehicle collisions, all while ensuring safety both inside and around the vehicles, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Testing of ComfortJet train carriages has commenced
In Velim, carriages of the ComfortJet trains are undergoing testing, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Red Dot Award for Škoda Group Tram Concept
A tram concept designed by a student for Škoda Group has been honored with the international Red Dot Design Award, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
TŽV Gredelj has completed work on the first of 18 locomotives
TŽV Gredelj has completed work on the first of 18 locomotives that it will refurbish for ZSSK Cargo, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Warranty Repair of New Skoda Trains
The Warsaw metro is sending new Skoda trains for warranty repair due to ventilation problems, according to the Railway Supply journal, citing CTS.
Skoda Group Aims to Enter the Component Market in India
The Czech manufacturer has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Indian company TATA AutoComp Systems – a subsidiary of one of the largest industrial conglomerates in the country, specializing in automotive components, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
The delivery of Skoda Group trains for Latvia is being delayed
If Skoda Group doesn't deliver the ordered dual-system electric trains for Pasažieru Vilciens by the end of the year, Latvia risks losing €114.2 million of co-financing from the EU for their acquisition, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Skoda Group to thoroughly refurbish 40% of Egypt’s locomotive fleet
A contract worth over €1 billion has been signed with the Egyptian National Railways (ENR), marking the largest deal in the history of the manufacturer, according to the Railway Supply portal.
Škoda Group will perform a major overhaul of eight more trams from Liberec
Skoda Group will carry out a major overhaul of eight more trams for the transport company of Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou (DPMLJ). The major overhaul will involve four T3R.PLF trams and four T3R.PV trams, according to the railway portal Railway Supply.
Skoda is modernizing OBB sleeping cars
The agreement includes the refurbishment of 6 Nightjet sleeping cars with the possibility of modernizing an additional 28 units, according to the railway journal Railway Supply, citing Skoda Group.
Škoda Group expands plant in Ostrava
Škoda has nearly tripled the number of employees in Ostrava in three years. At the beginning of 2020, before the investment began, the Škoda Group's production plants in Ostrava employed about 550 people. Within two years, the number of employees increased to the current 1,400 people. This was reported by Railway Supply magazine with reference to zdopravy.
