The participation of a Czech astronaut on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is strongly supported by the Czech public. According to the latest Ipsos opinion poll commissioned by the Ministry of Transport, almost 70% of respondents believe it is important for the Czech Republic to actively support space missions and send its own astronaut into space. A similar number of Czechs also believe that this mission could inspire young people to study engineering and science. More than a thousand respondents answered.
Správa železnic kick-started the modernisation of one of the busiest transport hubs in the country. Both the tracks used by passenger trains and the freight area will both undergo a complete reconstruction in Česká Třebová. All platforms will be completely reconstructed and access to them will be barrier-free. The city will be better connected by a new footbridge over the rail line. The upgrades should be completed by the end of 2031.
On Friday 21 February 2025, prime minister Petr Fiala, transport minister Martin Kupka and MEP Ondřej Krutílek presented concrete steps how to save the European automotive industry. Together with Italy, Austria, Poland and other countries, the Czech Republic is expanding the so-called Competitiveness Defence Alliance, which advocates for substantially greater freedom in meeting emissions targets, real technology neutrality, the lifting of the internal combustion engine ban after 2035 and a number of other steps that will preserve jobs in the European car industry.
Podpisem mezinárodní letecké dohody vyvrcholila návštěva ministra dopravy Martina Kupky v Senegalu. Podařilo se tak aktualizovat původní dohodu z roku 1962. Ta již neodpovídala současnému vývoji v oblasti letecké dopravy. Nová dohoda zároveň umožní rozšíření přístupu leteckých dopravců na přepravní trh a může posílit turistický ruch v obou zemích.
The D35 motorway is an important alternative link between Bohemia and Moravia. After the successful completion of the public procurement, selected concessionaire will ensure, among other things, the construction and operation of 2 sections of the motorway using the PPP method. After the end of the qualification phase, the Ministry of Transport started a competitive dialogue with four shortlisted international bidders.
Správa železnic will secure another 130 level crossings this year, the costs should reach CZK 1.6 billion. Thanks to the continuous increase in safety at level crossings, the number of accidents has been reduced, with the lowest number of accidents in 5 years in 2024. A new campaign warning drivers against risky behaviour should also contribute to this positive trend.