The latest InterPanter electrical unit from Škoda Vagonka was officially given its name on the test circuit in Velim on 26 June 2015. Last year, Czech Railways ordered a total of 14 of these modern trains designed for inter-regional and long-distance transport – ten five-car and four three-car electric units.
“Present-day customers expect fast and comfortable travel from railway companies. Trains must be wheelchair accessible, air-conditioned; passengers want to be able to recharge their laptop or other electronics during the journey, they want to be connected to the internet via WiFi, they expect fast and comprehensive information about the train route and schedule and naturally they also rely on a high level of railway safety. Hundreds of local and long-distance train connections of Czech Railways already offer this level of travelling, and we are now also going to offer this to passengers on another two express train lines, where the new InterPanter units will be used,” says Pavel Krtek, general manager and chairman of the Board of Directors of Czech Railways.
The vehicles are based on the time-tested solution in the form of RegioPanter single-floor units designed for regional transportation. The basic dimensions and colour designs of both types of units are identical, but they differ especially with regard to the technical solution, the number of doors and the interior, which is designed for comfortable travel over long distances.
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