The Czech Railways is grappling with a shortage of wagons and delays in their repairs, leading to disruptions in long-distance transportation, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Crisis on Czech railways

According to zdopravy.cz, the Czech Railways is facing significant challenges in managing its wagon fleet.

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There is a crisis in availability on the R17, Bayern Express, and Southern Express lines, negatively impacting the quality and efficiency of services provided by the carrier.

České dráhy spokesperson Petr Shtahlavsky emphasized in an interview with zdopravy.cz that the situation has not significantly improved compared to the previous year.

Delays in updating wagons by external suppliers and a shortage of technical staff contribute to this situation.

Due to these delays, the Czech Railways is forced to use shorter wagon sets, resulting in contractual requirements for the quantity and quality of wagons not being met.

An additional challenge is the need to install the ETCS safety system and perform more complex repair work.

The zdopravy.cz website reports that this crisis is exacerbated by seasonal and local factors, such as an increased number of illnesses or malfunctions due to low temperatures, leading to wagon damage.

In response, the carrier is transferring technical maintenance to other depots and stations, aiming to manage resources efficiently.

It is expected that the situation will improve with the delivery of new ComfortJet trains to support the current fleet and provide enhanced services.

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