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Skoda Revives Uzbekistan Emu Project After 2023 Financing Failure

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Škoda Group's €120 million EMU contract with Uzbekistan revives a stalled rail export after 2023 financing failure. The deal is supported by Czech and EU financing, enabling a specific project-based revenue line for Škoda. Impact is company-specific and Uzbekistan-focused; no broader sector or commodity price effect. Commercial mechanism is weak: single contract, no supply chain disruption or scarcity.

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  • Škoda Group signed €120 million deal for 10 EMUs to Uzbekistan
  • Previous deal for 30 trains failed in 2023 due to financing issues
  • Agreement signed in April 2026 at Presidential Palace in Toshkent
  • Czech government and EU institutions provide financing support
  • Škoda plans local joint venture for maintenance and training

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