Czech producer Skoda Group have partnered with Alstom with goals to ship 1,120 traction motors that are set to energy a brand new tram fleet in Melbourne, Australia.
The 2 manufacturing corporations have entered a contract value greater than €13m ($14.4m) and this deal represents the primary supply from the Skoda Group to Australia, demonstrating their growth to an city tram community claimed to be the largest on the planet.
The provider will present Melbourne with trams, producing as much as 1,120 traction motors with supply beginning within the upcoming years.
Škoda Group president of elements Petr Novotný emphasised the group’s pleasure in having the ability to energy one of many world’s largest prepare methods.
Novotný mentioned: “With this prestigious contract, we now have confirmed that we’re continually enhancing the standard of our merchandise. It reveals the belief our companions place in our group’s technological experience and manufacturing capabilities.
“Many autos around the globe are working because of our traction drives. And I’m thrilled that we will convey our premium motors to Australia for the primary time and contribute to the additional growth of one of many world’s largest tram networks, which is situated precisely in Melbourne.”
The tram traction motor in Melbourne is predicated on the favored SKODA FCX line of motors that includes a longitudinally mounted engine producing 105 kW.
In accordance with the group, their traction drives have been extensively recognised around the globe, with greater than 50,000 having been fitted.
