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Dark Day for Czech Transport as Power Fails Nationwide

Dark Day for Czech Transport as Power Fails Nationwide

A massive power outage that plunged parts of the Czech Republic into darkness on July 4 sparked widespread transport disruptions and revealed just how fragile our electric grid—and crisis readiness—truly is. While some made jokes online, the reality was far less comedic.

08 / 07 / 2025
Passenger
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
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…

28 / 01 / 2025
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,…

24 / 06 / 2024
Interviews and Events
European Sleeper Expands Its Route, Connecting More Capitals and Enhancing Green Travel

European Sleeper Expands Its Route, Connecting More Capitals and Enhancing Green Travel

The Dutch-Belgian night train operator European Sleeper has announced a significant expansion in its…

27 / 03 / 2024
Passenger
PHOTO REPORT: Polish Logistics Day 2023 Showcases Booming Economy and Record Infrastructure Growth

PHOTO REPORT: Polish Logistics Day 2023 Showcases Booming Economy and Record Infrastructure Growth

The RAILTARGET editorial team presents an exclusive photo gallery from Polish Logistics Day, held at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Prague.

21 / 11 / 2023
Interviews and Events
Decarbonization of the Czech Economy 2023 Conference: 'DAC as a Technology, Not an Ideology,' Says Czech Transport Minister

Decarbonization of the Czech Economy 2023 Conference: 'DAC as a Technology, Not an Ideology,' Says Czech Transport Minister

Amidst discussions surrounding the Czech Republic's decarbonization initiatives, the 'Decarbonization of the Czech Economy 2023' conference was ablaze…

03 / 11 / 2023
Technologies and infrastructure
Bridging Borders: Revitalizing Railway Connections Between Czech Republic and Germany

Bridging Borders: Revitalizing Railway Connections Between Czech Republic and Germany

Today, Czech Transport Minister Martin Kupka and his German counterpart, Federal Minister of Digital Affairs and Transport Volker Wissing, solidified their…

16 / 10 / 2023
Business
EXCITING: European Commission's EURO 7 Proposal Revised for Broader Acceptance

EXCITING: European Commission's EURO 7 Proposal Revised for Broader Acceptance

The new EURO 7 emission standard proposal will be considerably more lenient than initially anticipated. This decision was reached by the ministers during…

02 / 10 / 2023
Business
Czech Republic and France Accelerate Rail and Transport Decarbonisation at Czech - French Railway Days 2023

Czech Republic and France Accelerate Rail and Transport Decarbonisation at Czech - French Railway Days 2023

The French Embassy in the Czech Republic and the Business France office in Prague, in partnership with the Czech Infrastructure Association (Asociace pro…

09 / 06 / 2023
Interviews and Events
LIVE: Alternative Drives on the Czech Railway from the Perspective of Rolling Stock Manufacturers

LIVE: Alternative Drives on the Czech Railway from the Perspective of Rolling Stock Manufacturers

The Ostrava morning at the RAIL BUSINESS DAYS 2023 conference was in the spirit of alternative drives on the Czech railway from the perspective of railway…

05 / 06 / 2023
Interviews and Events
Martin Kupka and SŽ CEO Opened the Conference at RAIL BUSINESS DAYS 2023

Martin Kupka and SŽ CEO Opened the Conference at RAIL BUSINESS DAYS 2023

The International Railway Fair and Conference RAIL BUSINESS DAYS 2023 opened its doors today at the Trojhali Karolina in Ostrava. The conference was opened…

05 / 06 / 2023
Interviews and Events
BREAKING: The Election of the Presidium of the Czech Chamber of Commerce Is Taking Place Today

BREAKING: The Election of the Presidium of the Czech Chamber of Commerce Is Taking Place Today

The Assembly of the Czech Chamber of Commerce meets annually, and this year, it also elects its closest leadership or praesidium, consisting of the President…

31 / 05 / 2023
Interviews and Events
Prague to Vienna Rail Connection Improved: Electrification and Reduced Travel Time

Prague to Vienna Rail Connection Improved: Electrification and Reduced Travel Time

The Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic, Deputy Chairman of the ODS Martin Kupka, together with the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Protection…

14 / 04 / 2023
Technologies and infrastructure
Exclusive Photo Report from the Opening Ceremony of the Modernised Corridor Brno – Blansko

Exclusive Photo Report from the Opening Ceremony of the Modernised Corridor Brno – Blansko

On 9 December, the opening ceremony of the modernised Brno – Blansko corridor in the Czech Republic took place. Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Transport Minister…

13 / 12 / 2022
Technologies and infrastructure
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