A new contract from the western German city of Mainz to supply up to 30 trams (the base contract for 22 + 8 optional) has confirmed Škoda’s strong and growing presence in one of Europe’s most important markets. It has now become a key supplier to nine public transport providers operating tram services in 11 German cities.
The new trams for Mainz will feature a bi-directional design with pivoting bogies, a length of 43.5 meters, and a track gauge of 1,000 mm. to be built on the ForCity Smart platform , notable features include panoramic windows around the tram’s perimeter, offering passengers enhanced views.
Jan Christoph Harder, President Region West & North Škoda Group, said: “Mainz is a city with a rich tram tradition, and it’s great to see how this heritage is being embraced by modern, sustainable vehicles.
“This contract is an important step for us, as it means our trams will now be operating in the 11th German city.
“This contract also reinforces our leadership position as the supplier of trams for narrow-gauge tracks in Germany. We are ready to support Mainz with reliable vehicles that will serve its residents for many years to come.”
In addition to trams, the Czech engineering company has supplied double-deck NIM Express trains connecting the busy high-speed route between Nuremberg and Munich. Furthermore, Škoda manufactures trolleybuses for one of Germany’s three trolleybus operations, specifically for the city of Esslingen. Since entering the German market, Škoda has secured contracts for nearly 300 vehicles.
“Our continued expansion into the German market is an important step for us,” Jan Harder added. “With this contract and other projects, we have in Germany, our vehicles will be present in a total of 15 cities, further strengthening our position in the German market. We have become a key player in this dynamic and diverse market. Our vehicles are not only technologically advanced but also environmentally friendly, helping cities achieve their goals in sustainable mobility.”
German cities that have ordered trams from Škoda Group:
- Mannheim
- Heidelberg
- Ludwigshafen
- Frankfurt (Oder)
- Cottbus
- Brandenburg an der Havel
- Bonn
- Chemnitz
- Schöneiche
- Kassel
- Mainz
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