ČD Minibar Service Reaches Nearly 597,000 Passengers
CZECH REPUBLIC: The ČD Minibar service reached nearly 597,000 passengers in the first half of 2026, while stewards prepared 288,712 hot drinks across selected long-distance services.
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EUROFIMA Funds 94 Czech Regional Trains With CZK 4bn
EUROFIMA is providing nine-year financing worth CZK 4 billion to support České dráhy’s acquisition of 94 two-car regional trains for electrified and non-electrified routes across Czechia.
ČD maintenance facility gives regional trains a new base
The ČD maintenance facility in Havlíčkův Brod gives České dráhy a stronger technical base for its modern regional trains. The new repair hall is intended mainly for RegioPanter and RegioFox trains, as the Czech operator continues to upgrade both its fleet and the service infrastructure that supports it.
ČD Eurobond issue backs rolling stock renewal
The ČD Eurobond issue has raised EUR 500 million for České dráhy (ČD). The company is the Czech Republic’s national rail operator. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Hydra DMUs retirement closes 55-year ČD era
Hydra DMUs retirement is changing ČD’s scheduled diesel services between Prague, Kladno, and Rakovník. České dráhy is the Czech Republic’s national railway operator. It is ending planned 854 series DMU use on local and express trains. Also, the vehicles are widely known by the nickname “Hydra.” This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
New Czech Railways night train from Prague to Ukraine border
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.
Speed record reached by České dráhy on Prague–Budějovice line
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 to Enhance Prague–Berlin Travel Starting July 2025
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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Czech Republic Completes Environmental Review for Future HSR
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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Ukrzaliznytsia to Renew Fleet with Locomotives from the Czech Republic
Ukrzaliznytsia may receive locomotives from the Czech state rail operator České dráhy as part of a partnership aimed at modernizing Ukraine’s railway infrastructure. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Czech Railways Launches Tender to Modernise Diesel Locomotives
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. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Czech Republic plans HSR line between Prague and Most by 2027
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 railway news portal Railway Supply.
