At the beginning of this year, OLTIS Group with its partners kicked off three new research and innovation projects. Two of those projects are co-funded under the sub-programme INTER-EUREKA. The goal of the project TIARA, where OLTIS Group is involved in cooperation with Tatravagónka Poprad under the leadership of the company LEVEL from Nachod, is…
The national manufacturer of railway turnouts, DT – Výhybkárna a strojírna, a.s., traditionally supplies turnouts for main and regional railway lines in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Following the development of railway networks not only in Western European countries, but all over the world, DT has been developing turnouts for high-speed lines since the turn…
Although we focus mainly on railways, the controlling systems of První Signalní are also successful in other areas. We provide signalling systems for metro, tram lines and depots. We deliver complete turnkey solutions and provide service and maintenance of the equipment with 24/7-hotline support. Our devices meet SIL4. From the largest MODEST GEMINI systems for…
The company DAKO-CZ won a tender for the supply of a brake system for 9 low-floor EVO1/O trams for the Transport Company of the City of Olomouc. The new four-axle trams will be fitted with an electromechanical brake system and the iRB 05.1 type control units will also be part of the delivery. The new…
The Škoda Group’s tram, Škoda ForCity Smart Bonn, was recognised with the Red Dot award in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024. This modern, fully low-floor vehicle, designed specifically for the German city of Bonn, stands out with its unique visual identity and state-of-the-art safety features. The Red Dot Award is a globally recognized…
Although the world’s most populous country is far away and it may seem difficult for the Czech industry to succeed there, the opposite is true. Some members of ACRI – the Association of Czech Railway Industry Companies are already established in the local market, and other Czech manufacturers have a great chance to succeed. Rail…
Škoda Group has started modernisation work on Gothenburg’s M31 trams. The aim of the project for the Swedish carrier Västtrafik AB is to ensure reliable and safe operation of the trams and to improve the comfort of drivers and passengers. The modernisation of the trams will take place at the Škoda Group’s production site in…
Today, the first Czech single-deck electric unit RegioPanter equipped with traction batteries was presented at the Rail Business Days trade fair. This occurred during a press conference in Ostrava’s Trojhalí Karolina, in the presence of Martin Kupka, Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic, representatives of Czech Railways, the Moravian-Silesian Region, and Škoda Group. The…
InnoTrans 2016, a meeting concerning night trains. Unspecified train producer, unspecified end customer. In 2017 a first actual RFQ arrives for a project of seats for ÖBB Day and Night Trains, a second generation of the successful Railjet brand. Year 2019 brings decision about the coaches’ producer, BORCAD is selected to be the supplier of…
The testing laboratory VÚKV a. s. succeeded to obtain important orders from the producer Stadler Bussnang AG for the tests of the prototype zero emission unit for intercity transport FLIRT3 SBCTA H2 for San Bernardino County Transport Authority (SBCTA), California, USA in autumn 2023 and spring 2024. The unit consists of two front parts for…