Škoda Group is to deliver twenty-three new electric units to RegioJet, which is the largest private railway carrier in Central Europe.
The trains will be used in the Czech Republic, with fifteen having two cars and eight trains having three. The order is worth around 133 million euros.
Škoda explains that its electric trains are already popular in the Czech Republic for regional transport.
It employs eight thousand people at several production sites in the Czech Republic and Finland, and is providing trams to the Czech city of Brno.
The new order aims to cover 3.3 million kilometres per year over a period of fifteen years, which the manufacturer says will “substantially enhance both service quality and capacity”.
The units will be customised to RegioJet’s specific needs, and will be delivered for use in the Ústí nad Labem Region by the end of 2026.
The units have low floors and are designed to run on suburban and regional lines. They will be able to achieve speeds of up to 160 km/h. The two-car unit will be 53 metres long with 142 seats, while the three-car unit will be 80 metres long with 228 seats. The vehicles will include a first-class compartment.
The electric units aim to provide comfort for passengers, and feature a fully air-conditioned interior,
Wi-Fi, 230V power sockets, USB sockets, barrier-free entrances and interior, ergonomic seats, and spacious storage areas for bicycles and prams.
Each is equipped with an accessible toilet, while the three-car unit additionally includes one standard toilet.
The vehicles’ safety features comply with the latest rail industry standards. They use cutting-edge technology, including European Train Control System (ETCS) equipment, which Škoda has also fitted on other vehicles.
| PARAMETERS | TWO-CARS | THREE-CARS |
| Train length | 52 900 mm | 79 500 mm |
| Train width | 2 820 mm | 2 820 mm |
| Height above TOR | 4 260 mm | 4 470 mm |
| Track gauge | 1 435 mm | 1 435 mm |
| Total no. of passengers | 325 | 501 |
| No. of seats (1st Class) | 142 (16) | 228 (8) |
| Places for wheelchairs | 2 | 2 |
| Places for bikes/prams | 8/4 | 14/6 |
| Entrance height above TOR | 580 mm | 580 mm |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Axle arrangement | B’o 2′ + 2′ B’o | B’o 2′ + B’o 2′ + 2′ B’o |
| Power supply | 3kV DC/ 25 kV 50Hz | 3kV DC/ 25 kV 50Hz |
| Installed Power | 4×340 kW | 6×340 kW |
“We are proud to announce this historic investment, which will not only significantly expand our capacity, but also take the standards of comfort, safety, and environmental sustainability of our services to a whole new level. We plan to invest more than CZK 4.5 billion in our fleet this year and next.”
Radim Jančura, owner of RegioJet.
“Our trains are very popular, and we couldn’t be happier that the largest private carrier in Central Europe has chosen them for its lines in the Ústí nad Labem Region. These electric units for RegioJet will be adapted to the needs of our customer and the Ústí nad Labem Region. They will offer passengers high-quality comfort and safety on the lines. We believe that this purchase is a fantastic symbol of rail transport’s continued growth as one of the most environmentally friendly ways to get around.”
Jan Švehla, Head of Group Communications at Škoda Group
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