Pilsen is home to Škoda Group, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of public transport vehicles—and it’s also the birthplace of the longest tram in the world. A total of twelve nearly 60-metre-long trams are being produced here, and now the first Škoda ForCity Smart 38T from series production is ready to depart for the Rhine-Neckar…
The Czech company AMiT, a leader in the development and production of control systems and electronics for transport and industrial automation, has acquired the company Top Power, which manufactures, installs, tests and assembles electronics. Both parties decided not to disclose the amount of the transaction. AMiT’s dynamic growth requires increased production capacity. This capacity is…
The year 2024 is pivotal for our company in the development and application of modern technologies within the railway industry. We have become one of the few companies in the Czech Republic to achieve the status of ETCS (European Train Control System) integrator. We solidified this success by winning a public tender for the modernization…
OLTIS Group showcased “K-Module” at InnoTrans 2024. It is an innovative solution for standardised data exchange using TAF/TAP TSI. The advanced communication tool is certified by ERA, the European Union Agency for Railways. The solution enables interconnecting of internal systems of railway undertakings with infrastructure manager systems, and ensures efficient communication between these systems. K-Modul…
Company Passengera, a leader in digital solutions for public transport passengers, is improving the train travel experience with innovative technologies. In cooperation with Czech Railways, it is implementing support for 5G technology in Railjet and selected EC/IC cars, significantly speeding up and stabilising on-board internet connectivity. The technology is provided by Passengera G8 multiservice gateways,…
ČD – Telematika has already returned to customers a total of 181 vehicles with fully approved OBU ETCS in Switch-On mode. By the end of 2024, a further 53 vehicles will be delivered to customers in trial operation Switch-On, making a total of 234 vehicles successfully integrated with OBU ETCS. In 2024, ČD – Telematika…
VÚKV has implemented for the Czech infrastructure manager (SŽ) a set of activities, the outputs of which will be the basis for decision-making on a possible increase of allowed tractive effort above the currently valid value 350 kN, in terms of the effects of vehicles transmitting high tractive efforts on the track. After theoretical studies…
The national manufacturer of railway turnouts, DT – Výhybkárna a strojírna, a.s., completed the construction of a brand-new modern pressing hall in August 2024. Subsequently, a hydraulic press, which is designed for pressing the ends of tongue rails was installed. The installed technology also includes an automatic line for manipulation during the pressing process, this…
Škoda Group and Tampereen Raitiotie Oy have signed contract for the delivery of seven new trams and eight additional modules to extend the city’s existing tram fleet. The €70 million contract is part of an option under the original order and includes also a 10-year full-service package, ensuring the fleet’s optimal performance and reliability well…
The Škoda ForCity Smart Bonn tram is officially on track, marking a major milestone for public transport in Bonn. After extensive testing, including trials in the Climatic Wind Tunnel in Vienna, and receiving final approval from the Technical Assessment Body, the tram is now ready to carry passengers. Its first official journey was celebrated with…