[CZ / Expert] Unlike any other region: South Moravia purchases Škoda EMUs [updated]

Written by on in Skoda, Skoda RegioPanter, Skoda RegioPanter 18/19Ev Jihomoravský kraj (Moravia JMK)

The Czech passenger rail market is undergoing a small revolution since December 2019. Open tenders for passenger services ordered both by state and regional authorities brought new operators such as Arriva, Regiojet, Leo Express, or AŽD with their own or leased vehicles on the Czech lines. South Moravia region decided to go a different way – and decided to purchase vehicles to their ownership, prior to deciding, who will operate their lines. Škoda Transportation was announced as the winner of the tender. 

This article was first published on 18.12.2019 – and update on 23.12.2019 with new pictures

To continue reading this article – you need a Railcolor subscription. You can order one here.

For our members

Related posts:

[CZ / Expert] South Moravia region representatives have chosen new livery of their EMUs [updated x2] [CZ / Expert] South Moravia: The first Škoda EMU for JMK is out [CZ] Škoda Moravia units for JMK introduced and in operation [updated] [CZ] Moravia: four-car Škoda EMU for JMK begins trial operation

As content writer and creator, Lubomir focuses on rolling stock innovations, passenger trains, and diesel locomotives mostly, not missing an opportunity to cover more topics when needed. He is also a helping hand in marketing, social media and newsletters creation.

Twitter