Czech Republic: A quarter of a century ago, the first tram car by Skoda Group, Astra, left the factory in Plzen. Its current portfolio includes 475 LRVs in 13 cities in 4 European countries, with options under existing contracts.
11 January 2023
Czech Republic: A quarter of a century ago, the first tram car by Skoda Group, Astra, left the factory in Plzen. Its current portfolio includes 475 LRVs in 13 cities in 4 European countries, with options under existing contracts.
Michel Boccaccio, the producer's vice president in the region, indicated in an interview with BNamericas that he sees the markets of Brazil, Mexico and Chile as the most promising, and noted the region's major challenges.
Russia: The contract to supply 950 Baltiets metro cars in St. Petersburg is one of the largest in the global market in 2022. The implementation of this project is an illustrative example of TMH’s inclusive approach for partnership with its clients.
Russia: The presentation of a single-car tram was held at the Foxbus plant in Vorsma, the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Germany: The presentation of the JK-series four-car train was held at the Stadler service center in Velten. In total, 4 four-car pre-series vehicles are to be produced by the end of this year.
France: The capsules are currently being tested on two tracks in Nancy and Tomblaine. They are planned to be launched in pilot mode during the 2024 Olympic Games and in commercial operation in Nancy in 2026.
USA: A $1.7 bln option would allow the manufacturer to expand the contract with the MTA to supply 1,175 metro cars. At the same time, Kawasaki announced that the delivery of the first trains was delayed by 1.5 years.
Germany: Siemens Mobility, Stadler, Skoda Group, Bozankaya and a number of other market players presented their trams and metro trains. Three novelties were exhibited among them.
Germany: The Hochbahn operator has launched a tender to do the firm order for 46 metro trains of the new generation. With the long-term options executed, the total delivery may potentially include 370 trains.