Czech Railways

Czech Railways night train from Prague to Ukraine border will start running from 14 December, when České dráhy brings a new overnight Prague–Przemyśl service into its Central European night-train portfolio.

From this week onwards, Czech rail operator České dráhy established an all-time speed record on the Praha–České Budějovice line by traveling at 200 km/h, with Pendolino trains providing swifter journey times as well as updated comfort for travelers on the southern corridor.

ComfortJet trains will begin operating on the Prague–Berlin route in July 2025, providing faster travel, modern amenities, and a new standard for international rail connections across Central Europe.

The Czech Republic has completed the environmental review for a 63 km segment of the future high-speed rail line between Prosenice and Ostrava, enabling the start of land acquisition.

Ukrzaliznytsia may receive locomotives from the Czech state rail operator České dráhy as part of a partnership aimed at modernizing Ukraine’s railway infrastructure.

Czech Railways has launched a public tender to upgrade its Class 754 diesel-electric locomotives, aiming to enhance operations on non-electrified regional routes and ensure network reliability.

The Czech Republic has started preparations for a new high-speed rail line between Prague and the city of Most, aiming to complete a route study by 2027.

The Czech Republic has announced the largest tender in its history for the purchase of 133 electric trains along with long-term maintenance, with a total value of $3.

Trial operation of the innovative ComfortJet trains has begun in the Czech Republic, with passenger services running from April 15 on the Prague – Ostrava – Bohumín route.

Train Delays Czechia Disrupt Rail Network. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Czech Republic railway operator, Správa železnic (SŽ), has selected a contractor. Specifically, STRABAG Rail, EUROVIA, and PORR will build the new section.

Czech Railways transported 168. 8 million people across the country and abroad in 2024.