jun 12, 2024 - (CZECH REPUBLIC) RegioPanter with batteries made its premiere in Ostrava

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The first Czech single-deck electric unit RegioPanter equipped with traction batteries was presented at the Rail Business Days trade fair. This occurred during a press conference in Ostrava's Trojhalí Karolina, in the presence of Martin Kupka, Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic, representatives of Czech Railways, the Moravian-Silesian Region, and Škoda Group.

The new train, which can travel 80 km in battery mode, will be the first in the Czech Republic to be tested by passengers in the Moravian-Silesian Region. This marks a major milestone in regional rail transport, offering a greener and more efficient alternative even on non-electrified tracks.

Battery-powered trains are the cleanest solution to replace traditional diesel vehicles. Škoda has been developing its own for several years. The popular RegioPanter has been fitted with three battery packs on its roof. The batteries are continuously recharged by driving under traction or by recovering energy during braking. The single-deck unit fitted with batteries can travel 80 km at a top speed of up to 120 km/h, comfortably covering regional non-electrified lines.

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