Škoda’s EUR 47.4M Rail Maintenance Contracts – Europe

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Introduction

Škoda Group has secured EUR 47.4 million in rolling stock maintenance contracts, with all projects slated for implementation at its Martinov, Ostrava site. These contracts involve transport companies in Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou, Prague, Ostrava, and Bratislava.

Contract Details

The largest contract, valued at EUR 30.4 million, was awarded by the Bratislava Transport Company. It covers major overhaul repairs for Škoda 29T and 30T trams over a 48-month period. This includes major inspections and extensive repairs to the car bodies, traction equipment, and bogies for up to 60 trams of types 29T and 30T.

Prague and Ostrava Projects

Prague Public Transit Company awarded Škoda a contract worth EUR 11.8 million for periodic higher-level inspections of Škoda 14T trams. This framework agreement, spanning from 2025 to 2029, involves servicing up to 54 vehicles, with work ranging from electrical component inspection and servicing to mechanical repairs, including new paintwork.

Ostrava Transport Company contracted Škoda for EUR 4.02 million, focusing on “intermediate inspection” servicing and repair services for Škoda 39T vehicles. This project, also based on a framework agreement from 2025 to 2029, will leverage the Ostrava site’s experience from the original assembly.

Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou Contract

A EUR 1.29 million contract with Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou includes the general overhaul of three T3 tram bodies (1× T3R.PLF, 2× T3R.PV) and repairs to two T3SUCS bodies (without bogies). The scope encompasses a complete renovation of car bodies, including new paintwork, interior repairs, driver’s cab refurbishment, and electrical component repairs. The goal is to extend the trams’ service life by an additional ten years, with completion expected by the 20th week of 2027.

Additional Projects

Škoda Group is also undertaking other projects. These include general repairs on NIM Express double-deck trains for German DB Regio at the Šumperk production site and extensive refurbishment of MVTV2 vehicles for the Czech Railway Administration. Additionally, Škoda Group is modernizing a fleet of 79 M31 trams for Gothenburg, Sweden, incorporating new technologies to improve passenger comfort.

Conclusion

Škoda Group has been awarded multiple rolling stock maintenance contracts totaling EUR 47.4 million, focusing on various projects for transport companies, including major overhauls and inspections. The work will be conducted at their Martinov, Ostrava site, with additional projects underway in Šumperk and Gothenburg.

Company Summary

Škoda Group: A provider of rolling stock, including trams, with maintenance and modernization capabilities.

Bratislava Transport Company: A transport company that has awarded Škoda Group a contract for repairs.

Prague Public Transit Company: A transport company that has awarded Škoda Group a contract for inspections.

Ostrava Transport Company: A transport company that has contracted Škoda for vehicle servicing and repairs.

Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou: A customer of Škoda for tram overhauls.

DB Regio: German railway operator that has contracted Škoda.

Czech Railway Administration: A client of Škoda for vehicle refurbishment.

Gothenburg: A city that has contracted Škoda for tram modernization.

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