Finnish company Škoda Transtech was founded in 1985. In 2015 Transtech became a member of Škoda Group. Today, Škoda Group North Region is a leading European rolling stock manufacturer of low-floor trams and double deck coaches as well as an important contract manufacturer of demanding engineering workshop products. Škoda Group North Region's headquarter is located in Oulu and production facility in Otanmäki. The company’s sales office as well as maintenance services are located in Helsinki and in Tampere. Currently, Škoda North Region is supplying trams to the Finnish metropolis of Helsinki, the city of Tampere and coaches for Finnish Railways. We also participates in supplying modern trams for German transport company Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr (rnv) and to German city Schöneiche bei Berlin.

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Škoda Group North Region

Škoda Group North Region's headquarters in Oulu, Finland

Pasi Rytkönen

Veli-Matti Linjala

The Engineering and Development team at Škoda Group North Region focuses on the design, integration, and optimization of rolling stock and related systems. Comprising of system engineers, IT specialists, and software developers, the team is dedicated to ensuring high-quality, innovative, and reliable solutions for low-floor trams and double-deck coaches. Their work includes developing and refining electrical and control systems, software applications, and ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards for both domestic and international projects.

Engineering and Development

The Sourcing and Purchasing team at Škoda Group North Region is responsible for identifying and procuring high-quality materials and components needed for the production of rolling stock, including low-floor trams and double-deck coaches. This team ensures a reliable supply chain through rigorous supplier evaluation and quality control, working to optimize costs and maintain standards in line with company and industry requirements. They also collaborate with other departments to support both local and international projects, ensuring timely delivery of products to clients in Finland and Germany.

Škoda Group North Region

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Škoda Group North Region

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Teams

Engineering and Development

Sourcing and Purchasing

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