The history of the company ŠKODA TRANSPORTATION s.r.o. dates back to 1918, when a new essential unit was established as part of the Škoda works, dealing in repairs and later also with the production of rail vehicles. The first locomotive rolled off the production lines in 1923, laying the foundation of a whole range of famous steam locomotives carrying the ŠKODA logo. The branded steam locomotives were supplied to Romania, Bulgaria, Portugal and Greece, and also to exotic countries of the likes of Columbia, China and India. 

The production of steam locomotives was terminated in 1954, by which time more than 3000 units were manufactured. 

By the twenties of the last century, production of electric locomotives had gained momentum in Pilsen and the first set of electric locomotives was manufactured and put into operation in 1927. The Škoda electric locomotives proved very reliable under demanding operation conditions, by the virtue of which they were also supplied abroad, mainly to the U.S.S.R. 

Following the change of situation at traditional customers and the break up of existing markets towards the end of the nineties, ŠKODA TRANSPORTATION s.r.o. embarked on the path of diversifying its production programme. Effective 1993, ŠKODA TRANSPORTATION s.r.o. broadened its sphere of activities to encompass the municipal public transport. A major landmark here was the undertaking of extensive renovation of the Prague metro train sets, commenced in 1994. In 1997, production of the modern low-floor tram cars were initiated, which soon found its use not only in the domestic market, but also in Italy and USA. 

Today, deliveries to Eastern European countries are once again gaining in importance. Successful and key investments into new product lines, together with the long-term stable market niche and financial stability of the company evidences the company’s (ŠKODA TRANSPORTATION s.r.o.) re-emergence as one of the leading European rail industry players.


The Production Programme:

* electric locomotives and their renovation 

* metro train sets and their renovation 

* low-floor tram cars 

* important components of rail vehicles and their service