The Škoda Group has received an order for up to 30 trams for the western German city of Mainz.

The contract, which consists of an order for a base number of 22 trams with an option for 8 additional units, will be built on the ForCity platform and feature a bi-directional design with pivoting bogies and panoramic windows.

The contract consists of a base order for 22 units with an option to secure an additional 8

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Each unit will measure in at 43.5 metres in length with a track gauge of 1,000mm.

The contract solidifies Škoda’s position as a key supplier of rolling stock within Germany, with the contract for the Mainz units marking a partnership with its ninth public transport operator across 11 cities.

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.

Thus far, Škoda has provided a total of 242 trams across the following German cities:

• Mannheim
• Heidelberg
• Ludwigshafen
• Frankfurt (Oder)
• Cottbus
• Brandenburg an der Havel
• Bonn
• Chemnitz
• Schöneiche
• Kassel
• Mainz

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