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.
The President today opened the two-day conference Czech Copernicus User Forum and Remote Sensing 2024, which opens the Czech Space Week festival. The extensive conference programme will offer presentations by experts and discussions on challenges and opportunities in the field of Earth observation.
The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic has announced the results of the second public competition of the Ministry of Transport's programme to support applied research and innovation in the field of transport – TRANSPORT 2030. The projects supported focus on different modes and aspects of transport, from road safety to rail transport, drones, autonomous mobility and low-emission transport.