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Poland Races Ahead of Czech Republic in High-Speed Rail Development: A Tale of Two Strategies

Poland Races Ahead of Czech Republic in High-Speed Rail Development: A Tale of Two Strategies

While Poland breaks ground on a high-speed rail revolution, the Czech Republic is still stuck at the station. With billion-euro plans in motion and EU funds flowing, Warsaw is building fast tracks to the future—while Prague debates how to pay the fare.

01 / 04 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
BREAKING: Europe Confronts Potentially Largest Benzene Spill After Czech Train Derailment

BREAKING: Europe Confronts Potentially Largest Benzene Spill After Czech Train Derailment

Debate erupts over the firefighting response to the benzene tanker fire in the Czech Republic, amid claims…

01 / 04 / 2025
Freight
Tiny but Mighty: The World’s Shortest Railways You’ve Never Heard Of

Tiny but Mighty: The World’s Shortest Railways You’ve Never Heard Of

When it comes to railways, the longest tracks often steal the spotlight. But what about the shortest?…

08 / 03 / 2025
Passenger
Catastrophic Train Crash in Czechia: Tankers on Fire, 10M EUR in Damages

Catastrophic Train Crash in Czechia: Tankers on Fire, 10M EUR in Damages

A serious railway accident occurred in Hustopeče nad Bečvou, where a freight train carrying seventeen…

06 / 03 / 2025
Freight
War, Hope, and 550,000 Passengers: The Rise of RegioJet’s Ukraine Train

War, Hope, and 550,000 Passengers: The Rise of RegioJet’s Ukraine Train

RegioJet’s train service to Ukraine, initially launched in response to the full-scale war, has transported…

05 / 03 / 2025
Passenger
Czech High-Speed Rail Takes Off: SAGASTA Joins Game-Changing VRT CZ Project

Czech High-Speed Rail Takes Off: SAGASTA Joins Game-Changing VRT CZ Project

SAGASTA s.r.o. has become a key partner in the ambitious VRT CZ Project, which aims to develop a modern high-speed rail network (HSR) in the Czech Republic.…

04 / 03 / 2025
Business
Battery-Powered Trains: Škoda Group Brings a Green Revolution to Czech Railways

Battery-Powered Trains: Škoda Group Brings a Green Revolution to Czech Railways

Battery-powered trains are making their debut on Czech railways, sparking discussions about their effectiveness and long-term potential. Škoda Group responds,…

04 / 03 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
Metro D Faces New Delays as Antitrust Office Blocks Key Contract

Metro D Faces New Delays as Antitrust Office Blocks Key Contract

The Czech Antitrust Office (ÚOHS) has issued a preliminary ruling, further complicating the construction of Prague’s new Metro D line. This is just the…

27 / 02 / 2025
Freight
Slovak, Polish, and Czech Companies Withdraw from DAC Testing Over Funding Dispute. They Are Rather Angry, Says Jan Sechter

Slovak, Polish, and Czech Companies Withdraw from DAC Testing Over Funding Dispute. They Are Rather Angry, Says Jan Sechter

Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) testing cannot be effectively done via the CEF funding. The project is at an impasse due to the pursuit of this option.…

24 / 02 / 2025
Interviews and Events
Throwback: Polish Logistics Day in Prague Focused on New Transport Opportunities and Baltic Express Launch

Throwback: Polish Logistics Day in Prague Focused on New Transport Opportunities and Baltic Express Launch

Polish Logistics Day in Prague brought together key players in the transport and logistics industry, marking a milestone in Czech-Polish cooperation.

18 / 02 / 2025
Interviews and Events
Czech Battery Trains: A Green Revolution or a Rigged Deal?

Czech Battery Trains: A Green Revolution or a Rigged Deal?

Battery-powered trains promise a greener railway future, replacing diesel units with modern technology. But in the Czech Republic, their rollout is plagued…

18 / 02 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
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 contracts and legal challenges.

11 / 02 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
Czech Infrastructure in Crisis: Jan Skalický Reveals the Hidden Issues Behind Delays and Overpriced Projects

Czech Infrastructure in Crisis: Jan Skalický Reveals the Hidden Issues Behind Delays and Overpriced Projects

Czech transport expert Jan Skalický speaks with RAILTARGET about the state of the country's infrastructure, high-speed rail ambitions, and the role of…

31 / 01 / 2025
Interviews and Events
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. However, concerns over infrastructure, battery…

29 / 01 / 2025
Passenger
Škoda’s Battery Train Launch: A Grand Debut Turned PR Disaster

Škoda’s Battery Train Launch: A Grand Debut Turned PR Disaster

It was supposed to be a historic moment—the unveiling of Škoda Transportation’s first-ever battery-powered train on Czech tracks. But instead of a smooth…

28 / 01 / 2025
Passenger
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