Brandenburger celebrate the premiere of the new ŠKODA-Straßenbahn on Saturday!

Brandenburger celebrate the premiere of the new ŠKODA-Straßenbahn on Saturday!

Brandenburg an der Havel stands in the starting blocks for an exciting event in local transport. On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the new ŠKODA road railway will present itself to the public for the first time. The event, organized by the transport companies Brandenburg an der Havel GmbH (VBBR), promises an exciting insight into the future of public transport in the region. From 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., interested parties can visit the new tram at the “Neustädtischer Markt in the main street”. The mayor Steffen Scheller and VBBR operations manager Christian Schiller, who will hold an opening speech at 12:00 p.m. The managing director of VBBR, Jörg Vogler, already expressed his anticipation for the upcoming presentation and emphasized the importance of these new trains for local transport in the city.

Before that happens, there have already been some exciting moments about the new ŠKODA trams. In the morning of June 20, the first lanes were transferred from a low loader to the track, a big step towards commissioning. The ramps were ready at 7:30 a.m., and at 7:54 a.m. the tram rolled onto the tracks with number 110. Already at 8:11 a.m., the tram bikes were on Brandenburg tracks for the first time. The transport of Plzen to Brandenburg lasted about two days due to legal circumstances. With this new tram you want to significantly improve local transport; A total of four lanes were ordered, with the option to four more. Further orders are even possible by the end of the year. An order via four additional lanes has already been signed, which is expected to be delivered in 2026 or 2027.

modern technology in local transport

The rollout of the new trams falls during a time when public transport is subjected to fundamental change. Intelligent and networked technologies ensure that traffic is controlled more efficiently and flexibly. Technologies such as 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge Computing are key terms that can have a lasting impact on mobility and interaction with local transport systems. These new technologies not only offer the possibility of improved efficiency, but also cost -effective remote data acquisition and an optimized safety infrastructure. Pilot projects for autonomous vehicles and 5G technologies have already started in some cities, and Brandenburg could also be well advised to look in this direction.

public transport not only needs fresh tracks, but also innovative approaches to modernize existing systems. The prerequisites for this are a good cooperation between politics and technology and a willingness to invest in the future of traffic. It is expected that 68% of people will live in urban areas by 2050, which can only increase the demand for a powerful and modern transport network.

Overall, Brandenburg is facing the Havel on an exciting time. The new ŠKODA trams are not only a technical achievement, but also a symbol of progress in the city's public transport. Do not miss the opportunity to experience the first trip of these modern trams on Saturday!

For more information, please visit: stadt-brandenburg.de , Meetingpoint-brandenburg.de and Digi.com .