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Czech Railways take over the first of 10 new Vectrons to expand fleet
Czech Railways have announced that they have taken over the first of 10 new Vectrons this year, leased to them by RSL.
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Realising the potential of sustainable rail transport in the Czech Republic
Marie Vopálenská, General Director of ACRI – the Association of Czech Railway Industry – looks to the future of rail development in the Czech Republic, and addresses the need for investment and modernisation to drive forward the country’s sustainable rail plans.
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Bogies and wheelsets: Expert panel
As part of our Bogies & Wheelsets In-Depth Focus, Global Railway Review asked our Expert Panel: To what extent do you think Industry 4.0 has impacted the maintenance, management and operation of bogies and wheelsets?
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České Dráhy to purchase electric units and push-pull non-traction trains from Škoda
Passenger experience on the Czech Republic rail network will be greatly enhanced as a result of České dráhy’s new contract with Škoda.
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Czech Republic’s national railway operator reports highest transport output since 1994
The year 2018 was extremely successful for České dráhy, whose services were used by the largest number of customers reported in the last 10 years.
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Czech Railways places €115m order with consortium for 50 passenger cars
Czech Railways (České dráhy – ČD) has ordered 50 Viaggio Comfort passenger cars from a consortium of Škoda Transportation and Siemens. The total value of the order is approximately €115 million.
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Europe’s top three high-speed and long-distance operators revealed in new report
A comparison report of Europe’s high-speed and long-distance train services has been published by Loco2, revealing that SBB, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB are the top three train operators for passengers belonging to 12 types of audiences, including foodies, business travellers, pet owners, backpackers, families with children and many more...
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Czech Railways unveils hi-spec coaches on Prague – Hamburg route
23 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Czech Railways has announced it will be gradually introducing two modern coach types on international routes starting with the line from Prague to Hamburg.
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Diesel multiple units tender announced for Czech Railways inland lines
19 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Czech Railways (ČD) has begun a tender process to select a supplier for up to 30 diesel multiple units for domestic fast-train connections.
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Czech Railways to equip 663 vehicles with ETCS
14 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Czech Railways (ČD) has announced it will fit up to 663 railway vehicles with the mobile part of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2.
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Modernisation and improvement brings a bright future for Ceské dráhy
4 February 2016 | By Pavel Krtek, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Ceské dráhy (CD)
The joint-stock company Ceské dráhy (CD) is one of the most important carriers in Central Europe, providing services for passenger transportation plus rail freight services through its subsidiary company, CD Cargo. For Global Railway Review, Chairman of the Board of Directors at CD, Pavel Krtek, explains that improving the services…
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The SC Pendolino will travel from Prague to the Tatras and Košice
15 September 2014 | By Czech Railways
Czech Railways (ČD) and Slovak Rail (ZSSK) have accelerated the connection from the Czech capital to Košice and the Tatras...
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Carrying out dynamic changes to secure future position
15 May 2009 | By Aleš Ondruj, Executive Director, Marketing and Communication, Czech Railways (Ceské Dráhy)
Aleš Ondruj, Executive Director Marketing and Communication, Czech Railways (Ceské Dráhy) discusses the ongoing transformation of Czech Railways.
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Dynamic changes and positive growth
31 May 2006 | By Josef Bazala, Chairman and CEO, Czech Railways
Czech Railways entered 2006 as a company driven by dynamic changes. Never in the history of the Czech Republic’s national railway carrier has the company experienced such tremendous dynamics, characterised by launches of new services, a massive modernisation of its fleet and infrastructure, and the primary focus on customers.