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More RegioPanters For ČD
More RegioPanters For ČD

On 13 November 2020, ČD signed a framework agreement with the Škoda Transportation/Škoda Vagonka consortium for the delivery of up to 60 RegioPanter EMUs.

New NIM Express In Service
New NIM Express In Service

On 12 November 2020, the DB Regio’s new Škoda-built double deck push-pull train started regular service with passengers in Bayern.

Tampere Tramway News
Tampere Tramway News

On 12 September 2020, a second ForCity Smart Artic tram arrived from Škoda Transtech in Tampere, marking a major milestone towards the start of passenger service.

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ČD Viaggio Comfort Rake On Test
ČD Viaggio Comfort Rake On Test

Following the transport of a first (only four-car) rake of Viaggio Comfort cars from a batch for ČD to the VUZ Velim test centre in late July, the authorisation tests continues there.

First Bodyshell For Metro Warszawskie Škoda Trains
First Bodyshell For Metro Warszawskie Škoda Trains

In early October, Škoda Vagonka of Ostrava finished a bodyshell for the first car of the new Warsaw metro train.

ČD Viaggio Comfort Carriage Returned From RTA
ČD Viaggio Comfort Carriage Returned From RTA

At present, various tests are underway with the first cars from the batch of 50 Viaggio Comfort carriages for ČD.

Double-Deck Push-Pull Trains For ČD Take Shape
Double-Deck Push-Pull Trains For ČD Take Shape

At present the very first driving trailer from the batch of five three-car double-deck push-pull ČD trains for use in the Moravian-Silesian Region is nearing completion.

First Double-Deck Driving Trailer For ČD
First Double-Deck Driving Trailer For ČD

One of the orders now realised at the Škoda Vagonka works in Ostrava is a contract for five three-car double-deck push-pull rakes for ČD.

Testing Of Viaggio Comfort Carriages For ČD Started
Testing Of Viaggio Comfort Carriages For ČD Started

Following the transport of the first rake of Viaggio Comfort cars from a batch for ČD to the VUZ Velim test centre in late July, the tests were started there.

Škoda Invests In Pars Nova
Škoda Invests In Pars Nova

On 14 August 2020 Škoda Transportation announced that it will invest 460 million CZK (around 18 million EUR) in Šumperk-based Pars nova works over the next four years. 

First Viaggio Comfort Carriages For ČD On Test
First Viaggio Comfort Carriages For ČD On Test

On 26 July 2020, the first four of the 50 new Viaggio Comfort cars ordered by České dráhy from the Siemens-Škoda consortium were transported from ŠKODA VAGONKA of Ostrava to the VUZ Velim test center for authorisation tests.

Škoda Invests In Its Pzeň Works
Škoda Invests In Its Pzeň Works

Škoda Transportation has recently started construction of a new production and testing facility in Plzeň. In 2020 and 2021 the company will invest more than 800 million CZK (around 30 million EUR) in its main premises there.

Škoda Transportation Acquires EKOVA ELECTRIC
Škoda Transportation Acquires EKOVA ELECTRIC

On 7 July 2020 Škoda Transportation signed an agreement to purchase a 100 % share in EKOVA ELECTRIC of Ostrava.

ZSSK RegioPanter On Test Under Its Own Power
ZSSK RegioPanter On Test Under Its Own Power

Following testing in early June, when EMU 660.002 for ZSSK was hauled dead by a ČD Class 380 locomotive, the new Slovak RegioPanter was able to start test runs on the SŽ network under its own power.

Assembly Of The New ČD Double Deck Push-Pull Trains
Assembly Of The New ČD Double Deck Push-Pull Trains

In addition to the ČD Viaggio Comfort cars, six of which are now at various stages of final assembly, Škoda Vagonka also produces the first double deck cars for České dráhy.

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