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Direct Trains to Croatia’s Beaches: Czechia, Poland, and Slovenia Launch Summer Rail Links

Direct Trains to Croatia’s Beaches: Czechia, Poland, and Slovenia Launch Summer Rail Links

Europe’s summer rail map just got a major upgrade. After more than three decades, Croatia and Slovenia are reconnecting by train to the Adriatic, while Czech and Polish operators roll out new direct services to Rijeka — offering tourists a smooth, car-free route straight to the seaside.

18 / 06 / 2025
Passenger
Prague to the Baltic Overnight? Sounds Great—Until You Actually Board the Train

Prague to the Baltic Overnight? Sounds Great—Until You Actually Board the Train

Prague to Gdynia just got a night-time upgrade. The Baltic Express sleeper service is linking Czechia…

17 / 04 / 2025
Passenger
Battery Trains by Škoda: A Green Revolution or a Scandal Waiting to Happen?

Battery Trains by Škoda: A Green Revolution or a Scandal Waiting to Happen?

Billed as a breakthrough in eco-friendly rail transport, Škoda's battery trains are already facing controversy—no-bid…

11 / 02 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
The End of Train Compartments? Open-Plan Carriages Are Taking Over

The End of Train Compartments? Open-Plan Carriages Are Taking Over

Say goodbye to spontaneous conversations, awkward silences, and unexpected encounters—traditional train…

30 / 01 / 2025
Passenger
Czech Republic’s First Battery Trains Hit the Tracks – But Are They Ready?

Czech Republic’s First Battery Trains Hit the Tracks – But Are They Ready?

The launch of battery-powered trains in the Czech Republic marks a major step in modernizing rail transport.…

29 / 01 / 2025
Passenger
Fast Trains, Faster Internet: Czech Railways Teams Up with Elon Musk’s Starlink

Fast Trains, Faster Internet: Czech Railways Teams Up with Elon Musk’s Starlink

Czech Railways will be among the first in Europe to test high-speed satellite internet onboard trains this spring via Elon Musk's Starlink.

21 / 01 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
Christmas Trains Spark Joy and Debate Across Silesia

Christmas Trains Spark Joy and Debate Across Silesia

The Silesian Railway Association is bringing holiday magic to the tracks with festive trains. While families and enthusiasts celebrate, critics claim,…

25 / 12 / 2024
Passenger
Let's take a look: Reconstruction of the lines Mladá Boleslav-Nymburk on the GIS portal

Let's take a look: Reconstruction of the lines Mladá Boleslav-Nymburk on the GIS portal

What will the new railway projects between Mladá Boleslav and Nymburk look like? You can view the plans and add your own comments on the GIS portal.

19 / 12 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Batteries Over Diesel: Škoda’s First Eco-Friendly Train Hits Czech Rails

Batteries Over Diesel: Škoda’s First Eco-Friendly Train Hits Czech Rails

The future of Czech rail travel is here: quieter, greener, and smarter. Škoda’s first battery-powered train hits the tracks, replacing outdated diesel…

17 / 12 / 2024
Passenger
Czech High-Speed Lines attract foreign giants: who are the new players on our railway market?

Czech High-Speed Lines attract foreign giants: who are the new players on our railway market?

Foreign giants are fighting for the Czech market of high-speed VRT lines. Their entry promises modernisation of technologies, cost savings and a significant…

13 / 12 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Czech Republic Launches Billion-Euro Tenders for Passenger Rail: EU Legislation Brings Mandatory Liberalization

Czech Republic Launches Billion-Euro Tenders for Passenger Rail: EU Legislation Brings Mandatory Liberalization

Czech Railways is about to undergo the most significant transformation in its history, with a series of unprecedented reforms set to shake up the market.…

20 / 11 / 2024
Business
A Tale of Two Railways: Czech Railways Takes on Debt While Poland Invests in Emission-Free Future

A Tale of Two Railways: Czech Railways Takes on Debt While Poland Invests in Emission-Free Future

Czech Railways recently signed a loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for approximately EUR 300 million to modernize its fleet. In contrast,…

07 / 11 / 2024
Business
EXCITING: Czech Railways Launches New Baltic Express Service to Poland's Coast

EXCITING: Czech Railways Launches New Baltic Express Service to Poland's Coast

Czech Railways has announced significant updates to its 2025 timetable, introducing new services that promise to make travel between Czechia and Poland…

28 / 08 / 2024
Passenger
Tragedy in Slovakia: Collision Between Express Train and Bus Claims Seven Lives

Tragedy in Slovakia: Collision Between Express Train and Bus Claims Seven Lives

A tragic accident occurred near Nové Zámky in southern Slovakia on Thursday when an express train from Prague to Budapest collided with a bus. The accident…

28 / 06 / 2024
Passenger
Czech Railways Have Much to Show the World, Said Martin Kupka at Rail Business Days

Czech Railways Have Much to Show the World, Said Martin Kupka at Rail Business Days

Czech Transport Minister Martin Kupka, in an interview with RAILTARGET at the Rail Business Days fair, emphasized the significance of Czech technological…

24 / 06 / 2024
Interviews and Events
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