Cottbusverkehr GmbH (CV), the public transport company from the city of Cottbus, Germany, which signed a contract with Škoda Group for the delivery of seven trams in 2021, has decided to use the option and has ordered 15 more modern unidirectional three-section tram units. The corresponding public funding commitment, which secured the financing in October 2022, enabled this additional order.
The initial contract for the delivery of new trams for the state of Brandenburg was announced together by three cities – Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg and Cottbus. Škoda Group succeeded in the strong European competition, managing to come up with a solution that met the requirements of all three transport companies. These were almost identical vehicles that had to be able to operate in three very different environments at the same time. This was a unique public tender. We reported here in detail: https://www.urban-transport-magazine.com/en/brandenburg-cottbus-and-frankfurt-oder-tramway-order-for-skoda-transportation/
The trams are modern unidirectional three-unit and 70% low-floor vehicles with two swivel and one non-swivel bogies. This will make transport in the city more accessible for its residents. Passengers can look forward to air-conditioned, spacious and wheelchair-accessible vehicles with multifunctional interior spaces for wheelchairs, prams or bicycles, and the trams are adapted for easy boarding and disembarking. The passenger information system in the new trams will be clear with several screens and panels. A camera system will also be part of the car’s equipment, for better driver visibility and increased traffic safety. The operator will appreciate the low operating costs of the product from the Škoda ForCity Plus platform. The new trams will replace the current tramway fleet of more than 30 years old Tatra KT4D.
07.12.2022