Správa železnic looking for designer of high-speed line in Prague

The high-speed line (HSL) in the area of the capital is part of the planned branch ‘RS 1’ Praha – Brno – Ostrava. The section provisionally called ‘VRT Praha’ (HSL Prague) will be connected to the already planned line in Polabí (Elbe Flatlands), which will also be used by trains in direction of Pardubice, Hradec Králové or Wrocław in the future. In addition to the DZD, the contractor will also prepare documentation for environmental impact assessment (EIA), a digital model of the HSL Prague in BIM standard and a reliability and safety design of the line in accordance with RAMS system. The contract also includes the design of the fourth track between the stations Praha-Libeň and Praha-Běchovice and facilities for maintenance of high-speed trains in Strašnice.

Správa železnic has announced the public procurement based on the innovative best value method. Its principles are applied throughout the entire procedure, even during the evaluation of offers. With this approach, it seeks to find a high quality, independent and inventive contractor who can cope with the complex urban environment.

HSL Prague will increase the railway capacity of the capital. It will be designed as a double-track line equipped with European Train Control System (ETCS). Train speed in this section will range between 160 and 240 km/h. Správa železnic expects the documentation for zoning decision to be completed in 2025 and to start the construction in 2029.

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