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July 23, 2026 | Financial

Czech Republic draws down $US 190m Eurofima loan

Financing supports the acquisition of 94 regional trains.

July 1, 2026 | Fleet

Uppsala LRV contract awarded

The Swedish city selects Škoda Group to supply the LRVs for its inaugural 17km light rail line.

May 26, 2026 | Fleet

Škoda Transtech consults over job cuts

Up to 200 employees at Otanmäki production plant may be affected after Škoda is excluded from Helsinki LRV tender.

March 23, 2026 | Europe

Škoda unveils first EMU for Bulgaria

First two trains from an order for 25 are due to begin network testing in Bulgaria this week.

February 23, 2026 | Fleet

Škoda unveils first LRV for Bergamo in Italy

Delivery of 10 LRVs for the new Line T2 are due to be completed this year.

February 15, 2026 | Technology

Autonomous LRVs set to transform depots

Automatic train operation (ATO) has the potential to transform operations at LRV depots, improving the efficiency of servicing and maintenance activities, and reducing the strain on human resources. Kevin Smith visited Tampere in Finland to learn more about a pioneering project developed by Škoda Group.

February 4, 2026 | Light Rail

Prague orders more Škoda LRVs

Prague Transport (DPP) exercises option for 31 ForCity Plus 52T vehicles.

December 11, 2025 | Fleet

Škoda wins Latvian BEMU order

First Škoda battery trains for 1520mm gauge ordered by regional operator ATD.

December 4, 2025 | Fleet

ZSSK orders BEMUs from Škoda

Framework deal worth around €332m for 36 trains, includes likely initial order for 16 units.

October 21, 2025 | Fleet

Škoda goes to court over Helsinki LRV contract

Škoda Transtech is contesting the award of a contract for 63 LRVs to Stadler earlier this month.

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