Thursday, 2 July 2026
Škoda Group has been selected to supply a new fleet of trams for the Swedish city of Uppsala under a contract that could be worth up to €270 million (approximately CZK 6.5 billion), including options and long-term service.
The agreement covers the delivery of 20 bi-directional trams, with an option for a further 18 vehicles. It also includes maintenance, overhauls, technical support and spare parts throughout the vehicles’ operational life.
The new fleet will operate on Uppsala’s planned 17-kilometre tram network, which will comprise 22 stops linking key residential areas, transport hubs, the university and hospital campuses.
The vehicles will be based on the tram platform already operating in Tampere, Finland, allowing Škoda Group to adapt an established design to Uppsala’s requirements while reducing technical risks.
Each tram will be 38 metres long, fully low-floor and capable of carrying up to 186 passengers, including 80 seated. The vehicles will feature three double doors and two single doors on each side to improve passenger boarding and alighting.
The trams will also incorporate several digital safety technologies developed by Škoda Group, including an anti-collision system designed to detect vehicles, pedestrians and obstacles. Additional safety features include an automatic speed control system that adjusts vehicle speed on curves and other designated sections of the network.
The contract includes a 12-year maintenance and overhaul agreement, with an option to extend the service period by a further year. The programme covers both the vehicles and major components, together with technical support and warranty services.
According to Škoda Group, the driver cabs will be developed in cooperation with tram drivers to meet current European standards for ergonomics, visibility and operational safety.
The award further strengthens Škoda Group’s presence in the Nordic market. The company already supplies trams for Helsinki and Tampere in Finland, is modernising Gothenburg’s M31 tram fleet in Sweden, and has previously secured a contract to deliver up to 31 vehicles for Stockholm’s Saltsjöbanan light rail line.
