The First Three Trams of the Liberec Fleet Have Been Overhauled at the Škoda Plant

The first three trams of the Liberec fleet have started their major overhaul at the Škoda Group production facility in Martinov, Ostrava. Škoda Group has won the tender for the repair of six T2 trams, worth around 3 million Euros. The work mainly includes repairs to the cabins and electrical parts of the vehicles, but the plan is also to completely renovate the interiors, including the driver's cabins. The planned overhaul will ensure that the trams retain their capabilities for the next 15 years.

Marek Herbst, Senior Vice President of Škoda Group, said: “We are working on the revision of the car bodies of the trams with type designation T2020 for Liberec between 2022 and 3. Thanks to the overhaul, I believe the trams will serve Liberec residents and visitors reliably for many years to come. will come,” he said.

Trams go through various repair processes in this process. One of the most important of these is the repair of vehicle skeletons affected by corrosion. This requires removal of the exterior cladding, windows, door systems and interior elements. After a thorough inspection and a series of measurements, the experts will replace all damaged parts and reassemble the vehicle. Finally, the trams will be given a new paint job.

15 more years on the job

Škoda Group has signed a contract with Liberec Transport Company for the repair of six T46 trams, worth around CZK 3 million. Repairs and modernization of public transport have long been popular with operators. They allow to increase security and reliability while protecting financial resources. This option is mainly used in cases where it is not economically profitable to buy a new vehicle. “By following a proper procedure for planned revisions and changing some key elements, we are able to preserve the tram's capacity for the next 15 years of its life,” adds Marek Herbst.

The Škoda Group's production facility in Martinov, Ostrava is currently working on several orders for the Czech and foreign markets. Significant foreign orders include, for example, a contract for the repair of 80 trams from Gothenburg, Sweden. Swedish operator Västtrafik AB has ordered from the Group the overhaul and repair of the M1,84 trams with a total value of CZK 31 billion. Work will take place at Martin until 2027.