As of 1 January 2025, selected Czech rail lines will be operated exclusively under the supervision of the European Train Control System ETCS. After one month of operation, two million kilometres travelled and with 1 600 trains per day on average, ETCS is proving to operate with a reliability of over 99%.
Commentary by transport minister Martin Kupka on the opening of talks on the future of the European automotive industry in Brussels.
The Ministry of Transport as the coordinator of space activities in the Czech Republic signed the so-called Zero Debris Charter. The move was made as part of an event for the Czech industry aimed at preparing the upcoming phase of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Space Security Programme. The objectives of this programme are closely intertwined with the Zero Debris Charter initiative.
Správa železnic presented to the public the future layout of the new train lines in the Prague Railway Node. The Central Commission of the Ministry of Transport selected a variant from the Feasibility Study with two separate routes in tunnels and a two-storey central station under the main station. In addition, it added four more underground stops.
České dráhy put a total of 144 brand new electric, motor and non-traction train units and electric locomotives worth almost CZK 19 billion on the rails last year. 2024 was a record year for fleet modernisation. The rapid pace of train renewal and improvement of on-board services will continue this year.
The year 2025 will be a year of continued “construction offensive” for everyone involved in transport and for users, further safety improvements on rail and road, continued digitalisation of transport agendas and public transport development.