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Another NIM Express at Velim
Another NIM Express at Velim

On 14 September 2026, the NIM Express with locomotive 102 005 of DB Regio arrived at the VUZ Velim Test Centre.

New long-distance EMUs for ZSSK
New long-distance EMUs for ZSSK

On 23 September 2026, a contract was signed at InnoTrans, according to which the consortium of Škoda Group and ŽOS Trnava will supply ZSSK with eight seven-car EMUs for long-distance transport.

Production of Type 26Ev EMUs for ARRIVA vlaky
Production of Type 26Ev EMUs for ARRIVA vlaky

On 9 September 2026, Škoda Vagonka in the presence of customer presented the first two bodyshells for the Type Škoda 26Ev EMUs.

Bulgarian RegioPanters in passenger service
Bulgarian RegioPanters in passenger service

On 14 August 2026, the first of the BDZ Class 34 EMUs, built for suburban and regional transport, entered service with passengers.

Škoda Group enters the next phase of preparations for a new corporate identity
Škoda Group enters the next phase of preparations for a new corporate identity

On 21 July 2026, the Škoda Group announced that it is continuing preparations for one of the most significant changes in its almost 170-year history.

ZSSK has secured financing for new BEMUs from EU funds
ZSSK has secured financing for new BEMUs from EU funds

On 5 May 2026, ZSSK announced that it had secured financing for the purchase of 16 new BEMUs for regional transport.

The last ComfortJet on its way to Austria
The last ComfortJet on its way to Austria

The last, 20th ComfortJet left the Škoda Vagonka works in Ostrava on 5 May 2026.

First München-Nürnberg-Express after repair
First München-Nürnberg-Express after repair

In February 2025, the Škoda Group signed a contract with DB Regio for general repairs of five push-pull trainswith a Class 102 locomotive.

ZSSK has completed the public procurement for new long-distance EMUs
ZSSK has completed the public procurement for new long-distance EMUs

On 20 March 2026, ZSSK has completed the evaluation of bids in the public procurement for new electric units for long-distance transport.

A new RegioPanter BEMU on test at VUZ Velim
A new RegioPanter BEMU on test at VUZ Velim

On 6 January 2026, RegioPanter 690.002 unit arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

RegioPanter BEMUs to Latvia
RegioPanter BEMUs to Latvia

On 11 December 2025, Autotransporta direkcija and Škoda Group signed a contract for the supply of nine BEMUs, with an option for seven more.

Estonian RegioPanters to start passenger service
Estonian RegioPanters to start passenger service

On Saturday, 29 November 2025, Elron and Škoda Group presented at the Baltic Station (Balti Jaam) in Tallinn two of the new EMUs that will enter service on 15 December.

BEMUs for ZSSK
BEMUs for ZSSK

On 3 December 2025, ZSSK signed a contract with the ŠKODA TRANSPORTATION - ŽOS Trnava consortium for delivery of the RegioPanter BEMUs.

First RegioPanter for Bulgaria complete
First RegioPanter for Bulgaria complete

On 24 November 2025, Škoda Group presented the first Type 18Ev2 EMU for Bulgarian railways at its Plzeň works.

X25 EMUs for Saltsjöbanan
X25 EMUs for Saltsjöbanan

On 11 November 2025, Škoda Transportation signed a contract with Region Stockholm for the supply of new EMUs for Saltsjöbanan.

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