Train carries EU leaders into Ukraine for unannounced show of support
The prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia have travelled into Ukraine by train from Poland, German press agency DPA announced earlier on Tuesday. The EU leaders aim to reach Kiev in a...Read more
Czech Republic selects contractors for rail modernisation to Slovakia
Sweden-based construction group Skanska and the Czech Elektrizace železnic Praha are selected to modernise part of a railway line from Czech Republic to Slovakia. The modernisation of the border section between Lanžhot (Czech Republic) and...Read moreMore trains cancelled in Ukraine, Slovakia suspends trains towards the border
More trains are cancelled in Ukraine on Friday as the invasion of Russian troops continues. The railways of neigbouring Slovakia (ZSSK) has halted train transport to Ukraine until further notice, they announced in a statement....Read more
Czech railway test centre upgrades tracks for autonomous trains
Czech-based Railway Research Institute VUZ plans to further upgrade its test tracks with ETCS and study the testing of autonomous trains. They will also install their own sources of clean energy and production of hydrogen,...Read more
SNCF Network assists in Czech high-speed rail construction
Správa Železnic, the Czech railway infrastructure manager, has entrusted its French counterpart SNCF Réseau with a mission to assist in managing its high-speed line construction projects. A 8.5 million euro contract was signed on 20...Read more
Renfe authorized to acquire 50 per cent of Czech operator Leo-Express
Renfe has acquired 50 per cent of the capital of the private Czech company Leo Express. The operation, which has been authorised by the Ministry of Finance, is a strategic business opportunity for Renfe.Read more
RegioJet expands in Poland and in Europe
Nothing seems able to stop the Czech private operator RegioJet, which is now planning to tackle the Polish domestic mainline market. This in addition to their mainline operations in the Czech Republic. The yellow trains...Read more
Frontal train collision in Czech Republic kills both train drivers
Two passenger trains in the south-west of Czech Republic clashed on Wednesday morning. Authorities say three people were killed and nearly 40 were injured in the head-on collision near the village Milavče in the Pilsen...Read more
Flood recovery of railways in full force across Europe
The flooding in western Europe leaves behind major damage on railways. Large clean-up and restoration efforts are in progress, in this article an overview. Several lines in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria and towards the...Read more
First RegioJet summer train to Croatia departed from Prague
This year’s first RegioJet train to Croatia departed from Prague’s main railway station on Friday, 28 May, at 16.46 pm. The night train connects Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary with Zagreb, Split and Rijeka. Approximately 400...Read more
ÖBB resumes international night trains from May 24
The ÖBB Nightjet train service abroad will be started up again on May 24 after a pause because of the coronavirus. The regular daytime trains to and from Germany, Italy and Czech Republic will also...Read more
Dutch startup European Sleeper plans new night train Brussels – Prague
European Sleeper, a brand new Dutch railway company dedicated to night trains, is planning to launch a new night train service together with RegioJet connecting Prague – Dresden – Berlin – Amsterdam – Brussels. The...Read moreRenfe to enter Central European market by buying stakes in Czech operator Leo Express
Renfe is finalising the process for the acquisition of 50 percent of the stakes of Leo Express, a private Czech railway company. This will allow activity in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland, and have...Read more