Škoda: România ar putea avea capacități locale de producție sau asamblare

Škoda Transportation views Romania as a strategic market in Central and Eastern Europe, aiming for long-term presence. The company sees opportunities in regional and urban rail transport, as well as maintenance services. Vlad Măcelaru emphasized that Škoda is not focused on individual tenders but on building a sustainable presence. The company is open to developing local capacities if project requirements justify it. Škoda is also exploring battery electric trains and safety technologies for trams. They stress the importance of well-prepared projects and predictable timelines for facilitating participation in public transport modernization.