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ČD ComfortJet introduced
ČD ComfortJet introduced

On 9 April 2024 a joint event of ČD, Siemens and Škoda took place at Praha hl. n. station presenting the new ComfortJet non-traction unit (NMU).

First Elron RegioPanter left the Czech Republic
First Elron RegioPanter left the Czech Republic

On 5 April 2024, Škoda Group sent the first RegioPanter EMU from its work in Ostrava to the Estonian state operator Elron.

First Elron Panter
First Elron Panter

While the order for Pasažieru vilciens is running out, the contract for a batch of 16 three-car dual-voltage RegioPanter EMUs for Elron is coming into focus.

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RegioPanter operations in Latvia stabilized
RegioPanter operations in Latvia stabilized

On 15 December 2023, Pasažieru vilciens started regular operation of the Class 16EV EMUs, initially with three units, with plans to have eighteen or nineteen in service by the end of the year.

ComfortJet: training of employees started
ComfortJet: training of employees started

On 4 March 2024, ČD, in cooperation with the Siemens Mobility and Škoda Group production consortium, started training employees on ComfortJet non-traction multiple units (NMUs).

New locomotives for Tanzania
New locomotives for Tanzania

The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) is undertaking a major project to build an entirely new rail network, for the first time with a 1,435 mm gauge.

Latvian RegioPanters entered passenger service
Latvian RegioPanters entered passenger service

On Friday, 15 December 2023, Pasažieru vilciens started regular operation with the Class 16EV EMUs.

RegioPanter EMUs for Uzbekistan
RegioPanter EMUs for Uzbekistan

On 11 October 2023, Škoda Group signed a contract with UTY for the delivery of 30 four-car EMUs worth 320 million EUR.

First ComfortJet on test
First ComfortJet on test

On 11 September 2023, the first ComfortJet for ČD arrived at Velim.

Škoda Group partners with TATA AutoComp Systems
Škoda Group partners with TATA AutoComp Systems

Strengthening its position on foreign markets and expanding its presence outside Europe - this is one of the goals of the Škoda Group's business strategy.

Trenitalia ordered new night cars
Trenitalia ordered new night cars

On 9 August 2023 Trenitalia signed a framework contract with a consortium comprising Škoda Transportation and Titagarh Firema for the supply of up to 370 carriages for the Intercity Notte night trains.

ComfortJet production at Škoda Vagonka
ComfortJet production at Škoda Vagonka

The Škoda Group is finalizing the first non-traction multiple unit (NMU) ComfortJet at its Škoda Vagonka plant in Ostrava.

Škoda will modernise locomotives in Egypt
Škoda will modernise locomotives in Egypt

On 26 June 2023, Škoda Group signed two contracts with ENR for the modernisation and maintenance of at least 280 diesel locomotives.

RegioPanter Production Starts At Škoda Pars
RegioPanter Production Starts At Škoda Pars

On 1 March 2023 Škoda Group announced that  production of new trains will return to the Šumperk works.

"Makuuvaunut" And Other VR News (2)
"Makuuvaunut" And Other VR News (2)

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