ABB & Škoda Announce Partnership for Battery-Electric Trains
The collaboration, which is the first of its kind between the two companies, will see Škoda equipping its new battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) with ABB’s compact Traction Battery Pro Series.
ABB & Škoda Group have announced a partnership for the development of new battery-electric trains.
The collaboration, which is the first of its kind between the two companies, will see Škoda equipping its new battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) with ABB’s compact Traction Battery Pro Series.
The Traction Battery Pro Series is designed to suit vehicles operating on partially electrified railway networks, enabling trains to function via the use of both electrified and non-electrified stretches of track.
As part of the two companies’ initial agreement, ABB will deliver a set of 195 Pro 8C-850 battery packs for 15 of Škoda’s BEMUs.
“This partnership with Škoda Group represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide immediately available, energy-efficient solutions for railway operators. Our Pro Battery Series is an ideal solution to meet the demands of partially electrified networks, offering operators a proven option for reducing emissions while maintaining operational efficiency.
“This is further proof that at ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner.”
The first order of the new BEMUs, which is valued at just under 20 million USD, is set to be delivered to Czech national railway operator, České dráhy.
“By partnering with ABB, we are supporting the railway industry’s commitment to a net zero future. Their Traction Battery Pro will be the perfect addition for our innovative BEMUs, as we help České dráhy bring a cleaner, quieter service.
“We look forward to continuing our partnership with ABB, working together to deliver more sustainable rail transport.”
