ABB and Škoda Join Forces for Greener Rail Transport

A New Era for Rail Electrification

ABB and Škoda Group have just made a huge leap into the future of greener rail transport. This strategic partnership represents an important juncture for the industry as the two companies embark on co-development efforts in innovative battery-electric trains.

Powering Railways with Batteries

The new BEMUs of Škoda will be equipped with ABB's compact Traction Battery Pro Series. This advanced technology is designed to seamlessly operate on both electrified and non-electrified railway networks, offering unparalleled flexibility and efficiency. Equipped with batteries, these trains will greatly reduce emissions and noise pollution, making rail travel even more environmentally friendly.

A Perfect Match for Sustainable Rail

Škoda's expertise in the manufacture of rail vehicles, combined with the advanced battery technology of ABB, is simply a marriage made in heaven. The Traction Battery Pro Series is specially designed to meet the demanding requirements of partially electrified lines and provides a reliable and proven solution for operators seeking to reduce their carbon footprint.

A Vision for a Greener Future

The first 15 BEMUs ordered by the Czech national railway operator, České dráhy, form an important milestone on the journey toward sustainable rail transport. This partnership between ABB and Škoda Group now sets a new benchmark within the industry to which other manufacturers would be emulating soon.

A Promising Partnership

While Skoda Group and ABB have been bound together by the vision for several years to enable innovation and sustainable development in rail, joining forces will bring a world with clean, quiet, and efficient rail transport.