Czech Railways

A contract has been signed for the construction of a new railway station for high-speed trains near Prague. The Czech railway infrastructure operator, Správa železnic, has signed a contract for the preparation of all documentation for a project for the construction of a new railway station near Prague, designed to service trains on the future high-speed rail line.

Prague city Council calls on the Czech government to build a high-speed rail line to the border with Poland They also joined the call for the construction of a high-speed rail line connecting Prague, Mlada Boleslav, Liberec and Görlitz (Germany).

Czech Railways has the first drawbridgeLuzhecky railway bridge is the first drawbridge on the Czech railway. The 135-ton axle is lifted by four hydraulic cylinders.

Czech Railways continue to modernize their fleetCzech Railways continue to modernize their fleet for domestic and international intercity lines.

Czech Republic equips 200 km railway line with ETCS systemThe Czech railway infrastructure operator Správa železnic has completed the installation of the European Traffic Control System (ETCS) on the Petrovice – Břeclav line.

ČD launched a modern rolling stock maintenance workshop in BrnoA modern workshop for the maintenance and repair of railway rolling stock of the Czech Railways was put into operation in Brno-Maloměřice.

Czech Republic to connect two airports by rail The Czech Republic's railway infrastructure operator Sprava Zeleznic has signed an agreement for the preparation of a project for a direct connection between Vaclav Havel Airport and Kladno.

ČD leases 13 Vectron electric locomotives By the end of March Czech Railways České dráhy (ČD) must receive the first 6 Vectron locomotives (manufactured by Siemens) from the lease contract concluded with the Slovak company Rolling Stock Lease.

Czech railways count on solid state investmentThis year Czech Railways plan to continue work on the modernization and repair of rail tracks, stations and dispatch centers.

ČD completes tests of new trainsTesting of new long-distance passenger cars manufactured by the consortium Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation is being completed at the Czech Velim test site.

Obligation to wear two masks in public transport in Czech RepublicNew rules are being introduced regarding the use of public transport during a pandemic in the Czech Republic.

Czech Republic transfers trains to alternating currentCzech Railways handed over the first passenger electric train RegioPanter to Pars Nova, part of the Škoda Transportation Group, for modernization.