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Legislation News from February Commented by Veronika Petrova, CEO VP Rail Consult

Legislation News from February Commented by Veronika Petrova, CEO VP Rail Consult

RAILTARGET presents you with the latest series of monthly articles, casting a spotlight on news surrounding the European Union, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. This part delves into the heart of the EU's legislative evolution, Slovakia's legislative agenda, and the Czech Republic's strategic adjustments in transport and infrastructure…

12 / 03 / 2024
Business
Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia: Which Country Faces More Train Derailments?

Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia: Which Country Faces More Train Derailments?

In Slovakia, 5 trains derailed in 2023. The Czech Republic has sent a message to the Slovak railways…

13 / 02 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: The Legendary Albatros and the Fastest Steam Locomotive Mikado

Railway Giants: The Legendary Albatros and the Fastest Steam Locomotive Mikado

The journey of Czech genius Vojtěch Kryšpín began in his youth, with a clear direction toward locomotive…

07 / 02 / 2024
Passenger
Progressive Slovakia Criticizes Transport Minister Ráž's Investment Plans

Progressive Slovakia Criticizes Transport Minister Ráž's Investment Plans

Based on recent events, when one media outlet stated, Representatives of the opposition movement Progressive…

30 / 01 / 2024
Interviews and Events
Are Hydrogen Trains Our Future or Just a Wasted Investment?

Are Hydrogen Trains Our Future or Just a Wasted Investment?

The world has increasingly shown interest in transitioning to cleaner transportation for the future.…

29 / 01 / 2024
Passenger
ZSSK CARGO Transforms Slag into a Valuable Resource for Industry

ZSSK CARGO Transforms Slag into a Valuable Resource for Industry

Carrying slag with freight carriers means having a regular flow of raw materials. For ZSSK CARGO, this means transporting more than 350 thousand tonnes…

26 / 01 / 2024
Freight
Trailblazing the Tracks: Celebrating 60 Years of the First Female Locomotive Driver in Czechoslovakia

Trailblazing the Tracks: Celebrating 60 Years of the First Female Locomotive Driver in Czechoslovakia

The first female locomotive driver on the territory of Czechoslovakia, Margita Horváthová, started her dream ride 60 years ago. Although the job of a train…

18 / 01 / 2024
Freight
From the Two-System Locomotive to the GaN Power Transistor: Railway Technology's Evolution Over 200 Years

From the Two-System Locomotive to the GaN Power Transistor: Railway Technology's Evolution Over 200 Years

Just as railways and trains have evolved, rolling stock technology has also undergone a transformation. For almost 200 years, rolling stock technology…

15 / 01 / 2024
Freight
Severe Frosts Hit Slovakia; Railways Struggle

Severe Frosts Hit Slovakia; Railways Struggle

Severe frosts have hit Slovakia, potentially causing significant problems on the railways. What should passengers expect during this period? Read all about…

15 / 01 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Slovakian Railway Sector Awaits Government's Commitment to Rail Support

Slovakian Railway Sector Awaits Government's Commitment to Rail Support

The new Slovakian government's promise to support the railway sector, made before the elections, remains unfulfilled. The unanswered question of the government's…

21 / 12 / 2023
Business
Union of Car Transporters Aims to Pressure for Termination of EU-Ukraine Contract; Railways Remain Stable

Union of Car Transporters Aims to Pressure for Termination of EU-Ukraine Contract; Railways Remain Stable

The Presidency of the Union of Motor Carriers of Slovakia (UNAS) has agreed to continue their protest at the Vyšné Nemecké and Uzhhorod border crossings.…

15 / 12 / 2023
Interviews and Events
Truck Blockade of Polish Borders! Road Unions Riot, Railway Gets the Green Light

Truck Blockade of Polish Borders! Road Unions Riot, Railway Gets the Green Light

The protest blockade by Polish truck drivers on the Polish-Ukrainian border has been ongoing for a month. They have been joined by farmers and transporters…

12 / 12 / 2023
Passenger
Trucks Blocked the Border: Experts Believe This Cannot Happen on the Railway

Trucks Blocked the Border: Experts Believe This Cannot Happen on the Railway

Truck carriers from Central Europe are starting to block the crossing between Vyšné Nemecké, Slovakia, and Uzhhorod, Ukraine from Friday. The reason is…

07 / 12 / 2023
Passenger
Charting New Paths: How EU Nations Adapted to Facilitate Ukrainian Grain Exports Amidst Russian War

Charting New Paths: How EU Nations Adapted to Facilitate Ukrainian Grain Exports Amidst Russian War

With the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, not only were human lives and the territorial integrity of Ukraine…

29 / 11 / 2023
Freight
VIDEO: Discover EP Cargo's Expansion with a Visit to the Vojany Terminal

VIDEO: Discover EP Cargo's Expansion with a Visit to the Vojany Terminal

RAILTARGET's editorial team presents an exclusive video showcasing EP Cargo's expansion through the introduction of their terminal in Vojany. This international…

09 / 11 / 2023
Technologies and infrastructure
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