Press releases
27.10.2023
Speed of 200 km/h were tested at new sections of corridor to South Bohemia
Test runs at speeds of up to 200 km/h took place this week on the recently completed new sections of the fourth corridor. Their aim was, among other things, to test the real behaviour of the bridge structures when trains were running at speeds above 160 km/h. The findings will be evaluated for possible use of these structures on high-speed lines, i.e., also for speeds over 300 km/h. The tests have been planned to have minimal impact on the running of regular trains.
24.10.2023
The historic building of Písek railway station is like new
Complete renovation of the station building in Písek station officially ended today. The whole building has been restored to its historical appearance, but at the same time it offers modern facilities for passengers and transport employees. The work of Správa železnic will now be followed by the town of Písek, which will adapt the station forecourt together with the reconstruction of the transport terminal.
13.10.2023
Havířov railway station is changing for better, platforms are coming next
The last larger station in the Moravian-Silesian Region, which still does not allow barrier-free access to trains, will be transformed in the next three years. Today, Správa železnic officially launched the complex reconstruction of the Havířov station. This important milestone will significantly enhance the accessibility and comfort of train journey. After the reconstruction, connections in the direction from Ostrava will be able to terminate at the Havířov střed stop.
12.10.2023
Builders at Slovany report finished, new stop is already serving passengers
Another stage of the modernisation of the Pilsen railway junction has been completed. The almost four-kilometre-long double-track section, which crosses the Slovany district, has been completed. Its renewal was started by Správa železnic at the end of 2020. The biggest benefit for passengers is the construction of a new stop Plzeň-Slovany, which is served by passenger trains instead of the less accessible station in Koterov.
10.10.2023
Total transformation of railway station Brno-Královo Pole can begin
Modernisation of the second busiest railway station in the South Moravian metropolis can begin. Správa železnic has selected the contractors, which are the companies OHLA ŽS, Subterra, FIRESTA-Fišer and TRAMO RAIL. The comprehensive reconstruction of the Brno-Královo Pole station and adjacent sections will cost CZK 2.9 billion. The passenger facilities will undergo a major transformation and a new modern transport terminal will be built. The first works will start next month and should be completed by the end of 2025.
04.10.2023
According to experts from Czech Technical University, technical condition of the bridge is deteriorating. Recently replaced railway bridge in Děčín had similar problems, they point out
Two bridges, similar story. While the Výtoň bridge is still standing twenty years after reaching its design life, the bridge in Děčín is already a history and this year it was replaced by a new bridge construction. Since 2020 the Výtoň bridge has been under the supervision of experts from Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), who have to subject it to further examination now due to its deteriorating technical condition. For this reason, Správa železnic must close the footbridges alternately until 12 November.
02.10.2023
Modernisation between Karlštejn and Beroun starts. Work will affect traffic less
Správa železnic signed a contract for the reconstruction of the line between Karlštejn and Beroun. The construction will be carried out by Elektrizace železnice Praha and SWIETELSKY Rail CZ. The value of the contract is nearly CZK 2.3 billion. The construction works include the complete reconstruction of a 7.1-kilometre-long section and will require less traffic restrictions than expected. Construction will start this November and is expected to be completed in 2026.
21.09.2023
The repaired facade of Teplice v Čechách station is revealing its full glory
The first part of the reconstruction of the station building in Teplice is approaching completion. The scaffolding that covered the repaired facade is slowly disappearing from the listed building. Construction activity has now moved mainly to Platform 1, where it is also being worked on the historic roofing. The main part of the construction will be finished this year, and the complete construction will be finished in February next year. After that, the builders will focus on the interior of the vast station building.
21.09.2023
High-speed line between Prague's Vršovice and Běchovice has a designer
Správa železnic has selected the contractor for the technical design of the high-speed line (HSL) in the Prague junction. The project will be prepared by the association of companies SUDOP Praha, EGIS RAIL, Mott MacDonald CZ and MOTT MACDONALD. The project will also include the construction of a fourth line track between the stations Praha-Běchovice and Praha-Libeň, which will significantly increase the railway capacity on this section of the corridor.
20.09.2023
New electronic boards at railway stations improve passenger information
Správa železnic is increasing the awareness of passengers waiting for the departure of their train or changing trains. It is now placing screens with current train departures in the pedestrian underpasses of busy stations. Another improvement in this area is the installation of a new type of information boards, which also displays the order of individual carriages in the train set on the platforms and thus helps passengers to find their reserved seat better.