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Škoda Group electric train production and deployment

Overview

Škoda Group is expanding its electric train production and deployment across Central and Eastern Europe.

In Czechia, the company has begun manufacturing 22 new electric multiple units for Arriva at its Ostrava plant. Following a contract signed in July 2025, these dual-voltage trains are designed to reach speeds of 200 km/h and utilize advanced Automatic Train Operation technology to reduce energy consumption. The units are scheduled to enter service in December 2028.

Concurrently, Bulgaria is demonstrating new Škoda electric train sets on the Plovdiv–Septemvri railway line. These zero-emission units were acquired through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, co-financed by the European Union’s ‘Transport Connectivity’ Program 2021–2027. The demonstration highlighted the integration of modern rolling stock with the European Train Control System to improve passenger services.

Entities

Škoda · Ostrava · Škoda Group · Ministry of Transport and Communications · September

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Bulgaria showcases new Škoda electric trains in Plovdiv

    Bulgaria is demonstrating new Škoda electric trains on the Plovdiv–Septemvri line, showcasing EU-funded railway infrastructure upgrades and zero-emission technology.

  2. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Škoda Group begins production of new electric trains for Czechia

    Škoda Group has begun producing 22 new electric trains for Arriva in Czechia. The units will reach 200 km/h and are expected to enter service on key routes by December 2028.

Sources

actualno.com · europesays.com · fakti.bg · fdrive.cz · pbnovini.com · plovdiv24.bg · telenews.bg · trafficnews.bg