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| parent = [[Škoda Transportation]]
| parent = [[Škoda Transportation]]
| area_served = Worldwide
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = Lasse Orre
| key_people = Juha Vierros
| num_employees = 650 (2018)
| num_employees = 650 (2018)
| industry = [[transport]], [[engineering]]
| industry = [[Transport]], [[engineering]]
| products = [[Tram|low-floor trams]]<br/>[[Bilevel rail car|double-decker coaches]]
| products = [[Tram|Low-floor trams]], [[Bilevel rail car|double-decker coaches]]
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| homepage = [http://www.transtech.fi/ www.transtech.fi]
| homepage = [https://www.skodagroup.com/about-company/company/skoda-transtech skodagroup.com/about-company/company/skoda-transtech]
| subsid =
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'''Škoda Transtech Oy''' is [[Finland]]'s major domestic manufacturer of low-floor tram and railwayrolling stock. It specializes in building tram and railway vehicles for extreme climatic conditions, such as those encountered in Finland.
'''Škoda Transtech Oy''' is [[Finland]]'s major domestic manufacturer of low-floor tram and railway rolling stock. It specializes in building tram and railway vehicles for extreme climatic conditions, such as those encountered in Finland.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Transtech logo.svg|thumb|right|Former Transtech oy logo]]
[[File:Transtech logo.svg|thumb|right|Former Transtech oy logo]]
The company was established in 1985 when the Finnish engineering firm Rautaruukki started manufacturing [[Goods wagon|freight wagons]] in [[Otanmäki]] and Taivalkoski. In 1991 the railway [[rolling stock]] works of [[Valmet]] (in [[Tampere]]), which specialised in the manufacture of [[Railway carriage|carriages]] and [[locomotive]]s, was merged with Transtech. In 1998 Rautaruukki sold the Taivalkoski factory to Telatek Oy, retaining the Otanmäki plant.
The company was established in 1985 when the Finnish engineering firm Rautaruukki started manufacturing [[Goods wagon|freight wagons]] in [[Otanmäki]] and Taivalkoski. In 1991 the railway [[rolling stock]] works of [[Valmet]] (in [[Tampere]]), which specialized in the manufacture of [[Railway carriage|carriages]] and [[locomotive]]s, was merged with Transtech. In 1998 Rautaruukki sold the Taivalkoski factory to Telatek Oy, retaining the Otanmäki plant.


In June 1999 Rautaruukki sold Transtech to [[Talgo|Patentes Talgo SA]] of [[Spain]], but was subsequently sold to the Finnish group Pritech Oy in March 2007. During the period of Spanish ownership the company was known as ''Talgo Oy'', but has reverted to its previous name. In August 2015 [[Škoda Transportation]] bought a 75% stake in the company, purchasing the remaining 25% in May 2018 and rebranding it Škoda Transtech in October 2018.<ref>[https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/business/single-view/view/transtech-renamed-skoda-transtech.html Transtech renamed Škoda Transtech] ''[[Railway Gazette International]]'' 17 October 2018</ref>
In June 1999 Rautaruukki sold Transtech to [[Talgo|Patentes Talgo SA]] of [[Spain]], but was subsequently sold to the Finnish group Pritech Oy in March 2007. During the period of Spanish ownership, the company was known as ''Talgo Oy'', but has reverted to its previous name. In August 2015 [[Škoda Transportation]] bought a 75% stake in the company, purchasing the remaining 25% in May 2018 and rebranding it Škoda Transtech in October 2018.<ref>[https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/business/single-view/view/transtech-renamed-skoda-transtech.html Transtech renamed Škoda Transtech] ''[[Railway Gazette International]]'' 17 October 2018</ref>


== Rolling stock ==
== Rolling stock ==
[[File:Raitiovaunu Hämeenkadulla.jpg|thumb|right|Artic tram in Tampere.]]
[[File:VR Edfs.jpg|thumb|right|VR Class Edfs (InterCity 2) double-deck carriage built at Otanmäki by Talgo Oy (now Transtech Oy).]]
[[File:VR Edfs.jpg|thumb|right|VR Class Edfs (InterCity 2) double-deck carriage built at Otanmäki by Talgo Oy (now Transtech Oy).]]
[[File:VR Dr16 2811.jpg|thumb|right|[[VR Class Dr16]] locomotives are assembled by Transtech.]]
[[File:VR Dr16 2811.jpg|thumb|right|[[VR Class Dr16]] locomotives are assembled by Transtech.]]
The company has manufactured [[Bilevel rail car|double-deck carriages]] ([[Sleeping car|sleeper cars]], [[InterCity 2]] [[Passenger car (rail)|passenger cars]] and [[Autorack|vehicle transport carriages]]) which are used by [[VR (company)|VR]] (Finnish Railways).<ref>{{cite web | title = Kiskokalusto | url = http://www.transtech.fi/index.php?209 | publisher = Transtech Oy | accessdate = 27 February 2011 }}</ref> It also provides Helsinki's new [[articulated]] [[Helsinki tram|trams]] of the type For City Smart [[Artic (tram)|Artic]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://raitio.org/news/uutis13/reportaasit/otanmaki_1306/otanmaki.htm|title=HKL 401 roll-out, Otanmäki 13.6.2013|publisher=Finnish Tramway Society|accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref> for the [[Helsinki City Transport]] (HKL).<ref>{{cite web
The company has manufactured [[Bilevel rail car|double-deck carriages]] ([[Sleeping car|sleeper cars]], [[InterCity 2]] [[Passenger car (rail)|passenger cars]] and [[Autorack|vehicle transport carriages]]) which are used by [[VR (company)|VR]] (Finnish Railways).<ref>{{cite web | title = Kiskokalusto | url = http://www.transtech.fi/index.php?209 | publisher = Transtech Oy | accessdate = 27 February 2011 }}</ref> It also provides Helsinki's new [[articulated]] [[Helsinki tram|trams]] of the type ForCity Smart [[Škoda Artic|Artic]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://raitio.org/news/uutis13/reportaasit/otanmaki_1306/otanmaki.htm|title=HKL 401 roll-out, Otanmäki 13.6.2013|publisher=Finnish Tramway Society|accessdate=14 June 2013}} {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409002631/http://raitio.org/news/uutis13/reportaasit/otanmaki_1306/otanmaki.htm |date=9 April 2014 }}</ref> for the [[Helsinki City Transport]] (HKL).<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/HKL/Artikkeli?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/HKL/fi/uutiset/helsingin+uudet+raitiovaunut+toimittaa+transtech
|url = http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/HKL/Artikkeli?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/HKL/fi/uutiset/helsingin+uudet+raitiovaunut+toimittaa+transtech
|title = Helsingin uudet raitiovaunut toimittaa Transtech
|title = Helsingin uudet raitiovaunut toimittaa Transtech
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|date = 2010-12-02
|date = 2010-12-02
|language = Finnish
|language = Finnish
|url-status = dead
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20101213175243/http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/HKL/Artikkeli?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=%2FHKL%2Ffi%2Fuutiset%2Fhelsingin+uudet+raitiovaunut+toimittaa+transtech
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20101213175243/http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/HKL/Artikkeli?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=%2FHKL%2Ffi%2Fuutiset%2Fhelsingin+uudet+raitiovaunut+toimittaa+transtech
|archivedate = 2010-12-13
|archivedate = 2010-12-13
}} {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101213175243/http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/HKL/Artikkeli?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=%2FHKL%2Ffi%2Fuutiset%2Fhelsingin+uudet+raitiovaunut+toimittaa+transtech |date=2010-12-13 }}</ref>
}}</ref>


In October 2016 Transtech was selected to provide 19 trams for the new [[Tampere light rail]] system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aamulehti.fi/kotimaa/tallaisia-ovat-tampereen-valitsemat-nopeat-raitiovaunut-300-matkustajaa-ja-hiljainen-aani/|title=Tällaisia ovat Tampereen valitsemat nopeat raitiovaunut: 300 matkustajaa ja hiljainen ääni - Aamulehti|date=2016-10-03|language=fi-FI|access-date=2016-10-03}}</ref>
In October 2016 Transtech was selected to provide 19 Arctic Forcity Smart X34 trams for the new [[Tampere light rail]] system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aamulehti.fi/kotimaa/tallaisia-ovat-tampereen-valitsemat-nopeat-raitiovaunut-300-matkustajaa-ja-hiljainen-aani/|title=Tällaisia ovat Tampereen valitsemat nopeat raitiovaunut: 300 matkustajaa ja hiljainen ääni - Aamulehti|date=2016-10-03|language=fi-FI|access-date=2016-10-03}} {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004152317/http://www.aamulehti.fi/kotimaa/tallaisia-ovat-tampereen-valitsemat-nopeat-raitiovaunut-300-matkustajaa-ja-hiljainen-aani/ |date=2016-10-04 }}</ref>


Škoda Transtech will also participate in supplying modern trams for German transport company [[Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar|Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr (rnv)]] together with [[Škoda Transportation]].
Škoda Transtech will also participate in supplying modern trams for German transport company [[Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar|Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr (rnv)]] together with [[Škoda Transportation]].
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==Location==
==Location==
The company's office is located in [[Oulu]] and its main manufacturing base is in [[Otanmäki]], [[Kajaani]]. The company’s sales office as well as maintenance services are located in Helsinki.
The company's office is located in [[Oulu]] and its main manufacturing base is in [[Otanmäki]], [[Kajaani]]. The company’s sales office as well as maintenance services are located in Helsinki.


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Transtech Oy}}
{{Commons category|Transtech Oy}}
*[http://www.transtech.fi/index.php?253 Official website]
*[https://www.transtech.fi/ Official website]


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[[Category:Locomotive manufacturers of Finland]]
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[[Category:Rolling stock manufacturers of Finland]]
[[Category:Rolling stock manufacturers of Finland]]
[[Category:Škoda|Transportation]]
[[Category:Škoda Auto|Transportation]]
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[[Category:Finnish companies established in 1985]]
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Latest revision as of 11:42, 1 November 2023

Škoda Transtech
Company typeLimited company
IndustryTransport, engineering
Founded1985
HeadquartersOulu, Finland
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Juha Vierros
ProductsLow-floor trams, double-decker coaches
Number of employees
650 (2018)
ParentŠkoda Transportation
Websiteskodagroup.com/about-company/company/skoda-transtech

Škoda Transtech Oy is Finland's major domestic manufacturer of low-floor tram and railway rolling stock. It specializes in building tram and railway vehicles for extreme climatic conditions, such as those encountered in Finland.

History

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Former Transtech oy logo

The company was established in 1985 when the Finnish engineering firm Rautaruukki started manufacturing freight wagons in Otanmäki and Taivalkoski. In 1991 the railway rolling stock works of Valmet (in Tampere), which specialized in the manufacture of carriages and locomotives, was merged with Transtech. In 1998 Rautaruukki sold the Taivalkoski factory to Telatek Oy, retaining the Otanmäki plant.

In June 1999 Rautaruukki sold Transtech to Patentes Talgo SA of Spain, but was subsequently sold to the Finnish group Pritech Oy in March 2007. During the period of Spanish ownership, the company was known as Talgo Oy, but has reverted to its previous name. In August 2015 Škoda Transportation bought a 75% stake in the company, purchasing the remaining 25% in May 2018 and rebranding it Škoda Transtech in October 2018.[1]

Rolling stock

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Artic tram in Tampere.
VR Class Edfs (InterCity 2) double-deck carriage built at Otanmäki by Talgo Oy (now Transtech Oy).
VR Class Dr16 locomotives are assembled by Transtech.

The company has manufactured double-deck carriages (sleeper cars, InterCity 2 passenger cars and vehicle transport carriages) which are used by VR (Finnish Railways).[2] It also provides Helsinki's new articulated trams of the type ForCity Smart Artic[3] for the Helsinki City Transport (HKL).[4]

In October 2016 Transtech was selected to provide 19 Arctic Forcity Smart X34 trams for the new Tampere light rail system.[5]

Škoda Transtech will also participate in supplying modern trams for German transport company Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr (rnv) together with Škoda Transportation.

In October 2018 Škoda Transtech sold two pre-series Artic trams to German operator Schöneicher-Rüdersdorfer Strassenbahn GmbH (SRS) in Schöneiche bei Berlin. The Helsinki Artic vehicle #402, now operating in Schöneiche as #52 is the first Škoda Transportation vehicle to receive German homologation. The sale was established in cooperation with Helsinki City Transport and the support of Voith Digital Solutions Austria GmbH & Co KG following a two-month trial period from August to October 2018.

In September 2019 Škoda Transtech announced that they had been selected to provide suburban trains for the Latvian passenger railway company PV for a value worth approximately 250 million EUR, with fulfillment of the order starting in 2021 and lasting until 2024.[6]

Location

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The company's office is located in Oulu and its main manufacturing base is in Otanmäki, Kajaani. The company’s sales office as well as maintenance services are located in Helsinki.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Transtech renamed Škoda Transtech Railway Gazette International 17 October 2018
  2. ^ "Kiskokalusto". Transtech Oy. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
  3. ^ "HKL 401 roll-out, Otanmäki 13.6.2013". Finnish Tramway Society. Retrieved 14 June 2013. Archived 9 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Helsingin uudet raitiovaunut toimittaa Transtech" (in Finnish). HKL. 2010-12-02. Archived from the original on 2010-12-13. Retrieved 2010-12-02. Archived 2010-12-13 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Tällaisia ovat Tampereen valitsemat nopeat raitiovaunut: 300 matkustajaa ja hiljainen ääni - Aamulehti" (in Finnish). 2016-10-03. Retrieved 2016-10-03. Archived 2016-10-04 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "ŠKODA TRANSPORTATION GROUP WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT EXPORT CASES IN FINNISH OTANMÄKI WORKS FACTORY – HUNDREDS OF NEW JOBS CREATED IN UPCOMING YEARS". 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2019-09-03.
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