At the Škoda Group’s production site in Pilsen, the first Škoda ForCity Plus FCB trams are nearing completion. These vehicles are tailor-made for three German cities with different needs and environments – Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg an der Havel and Cottbus. The first tram will be heading to the first named in April, while a month later, the citizens of Cottbus can look forward to their one. Last week, representatives of transport companies from Brandenburg region came to Pilsen to see the production process of their trams. They had a unique opportunity to see the result of precise work, which will soon be on German railways. Brandenburg’s transport companies currently have a total of 39 vehicles on order, with a further 8 available for option.
“For Škoda, this project is another important step into Germany, alongside the projects for cities of Bonn, Mannheim, Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Chemnitz, and Kassel. My hat is off to the members of the joint teams of our customers and Škoda Group involved for their hard work on these trams. It is only thanks to them that we are getting closer to delivering the first trams to our customer.
The recent visit of Christian Kuke, Jörg Vogler and Ralf Thalmann is an example of the strong partnership we are building with our customers. Together we are creating more than just trams; we are creating a comfortable, modern, and environmentally friendly way to travel around Frankfurt, Brandenburg, and Cottbus,” commented Jan Harder, President Region West and North Škoda Group.
The new trams will increase the attractiveness of public transport in all three cities. The Škoda ForCity Plus trams will be low-floor and are therefore also ideal for people with reduced mobility. The new vehicles will offer all elements of comfort: air conditioning, easy boarding, multifunctional spaces for prams, bicycles, etc. Of course, aspects of the environment and economic efficiency are also important, and the Škoda group’s offer meets the expectations of the federal state of Brandenburg with its approach.
