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November 29, 2023 | Infrastructure

Germany to build its longest rail tunnel to connect Dresden and Prague

Opposition from local residents forces DB to put new high-speed line entirely underground.

November 28, 2023 | Main line

RegioJet wins major Czech regional operating contract

Contract to operate electric services in Ústí nad Labem is worth $US 820m over 15 years.

November 10, 2023 | Fleet

Prague selects Škoda for big tram contract

Czech manufacturer will supply up to 200 LRVs.

November 9, 2023 | Fleet

Czech Railways orders 30 more DMUs from Pesa

ČD has now ordered 106 Regiofox DMUs from the contract agreed in 2021.

October 31, 2023 | Financial

EIB to lend Czech Republic $US 1bn to upgrade rail network

The funds will be used to modernise TEN-T lines and install ERTMS.

October 24, 2023 | Light Rail

Prague opens two tram extensions

Czech capital completes two tram extensions to the west and northwest extending the network to 148.5km.

October 19, 2023 | News

RegioJet expands international services in 2024 timetable

Open-access operator will launch new services to Germany.

October 10, 2023 | Main line

European Sleeper to extend Brussels - Berlin service to Prague

The overnight train will also serve Dresden.

October 6, 2023 | Metros

Construction contract awarded for second section of Prague metro Line D

Awarding body DPP says that its officials were threatened during bidding.

September 27, 2023 | High-speed

Design contract awarded for Prague high-speed connection

The line will connect Prague Main Station to the planned national high-speed network.

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