The first batch of new Škoda 32 Tr trolleybuses for Vilniaus viešasis transportas (VVT) is about to get delivered to Vilnius. So far, 20 trolleybuses have been assembled, with five fully completed and the remaining 15 undergoing trial operations and final adjustments. The first trolleybus is set to be shipped to Vilnius in June, with…
At the end of last year, planned investments in technologies for expanding the production of next generation tapered and axle bearings were completed at the ZKL plant in Brno. Production has been in full operation since the beginning of the year. New production machines and fully automated quality control devices for bearings for railway and…
Twenty years of the Czech Republic’s membership in the European Union (anniversary falls on May 1, 2024) have brought revenues in the hundreds of billions of Czech crowns (CZK) to businesses in the Czech railway industry associated in ACRI – Czech Railway Industry Association. Since the Czech Republic’s accession to the EU, these companies have…
The first trolleybus, Škoda 32 Tr for Vilniaus viešasis transportas, has entered the type tests and homologation process in Pilsen. This milestone signifies big progress in producing 91 trolleybuses bound for Vilnius, Lithuania. The first vehicle will undergo extensive list of mandatory tests, involving approximately 2,500 km of driving, to ensure reliability and performance. “We…
The AŽD company is celebrating 70 years since its establishment this year. The company has changed significantly during that time, but it still remains in the hands of Czech owners and should continue to do so. A stable dominant inland position, expansion abroad, expansion of road telematics and especially cooperation with an US company in…
Czech companies associated with the Association of Railway Industry Enterprises (ACRI) saw a year-on-year turnover growth of 7% to a total of 130 billion Czech crowns last year. The sector thus confirmed its gradual stable growth, significantly supported by foreign orders. The export volume was 65 billion Czech crowns last year. “These are comprehensive results…
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…
TTC MARCONI, in cooperation with the Railway Administration (RA), has launched a test project at the Adamov station that uses artificial intelligence to detect risky situations. Video analytical functions associated with artificial intelligence, i.e., on-line evaluation of images from existing cameras, are being tested. TTC MARCONI will simulate various situations and scenarios, verifying the correct…
The bearing production program for rail vehicles at ZKL GROUP is one of the strategic pillars with increasing significance. The last three years have been very demanding, and we don’t expect 2024 to be any easier. “The market situation is not simple, especially for industrial companies manufacturing in Europe. We are grappling with the impacts…
Kontron AG announces the signing of a contract to purchase 100% of the shares in Comlab AG, Switzerland a specialist for data communication repeaters for Railways. Comlab generated EUR 20 million of business in 2022. Comlab will be fully integrated into Kontron Transportation, which is targeting to strengthen its footprint in the Railway market with…