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Czech railway infrastructure projects undergo updates and cancellations

Several major railway and transport infrastructure projects in the Czech Republic are seeing significant changes. In Jindřichův Hradec, the reconstruction of the bus station, an investment of nearly 100 million CZK, is nearing completion. The project includes 17 new platforms, modernized facilities for passengers and drivers, and the preservation of the historic former Hotel U Města Vídně building. Completion is expected by the end of October.

In České Budějovice, Správa železnic and the South Bohemian Region are planning large-scale investments, including a new underpass and a pedestrian bridge to improve station accessibility. However, the timeline for these projects is being updated as the railway administration re-evaluates investment priorities across the national network.

Conversely, the Ministry of Transport has officially cancelled plans for the Ostřešany connection, a project intended to provide a direct rail link between Chrudim and Pardubice. The project was removed from planning due to poor economic feasibility and local opposition. Instead, travel times between these cities are expected to improve through the modernization of the existing line from Pardubice to Havlíčkův Brod.

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ICOM transport · Jindřichův Hradec · Ministry of Transport · Správa železnic · České Budějovice

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ostřešany connection was planned to save 10.5 minutes, while modernization of the existing line saves 11 minutes. zdopravy.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Construction at the Jindřichův Hradec bus station is planned for completion by the end of October. budejcka.drbna.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Jindřichův Hradec bus station project includes 17 new platforms. budejcka.drbna.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Modernization of the existing Pardubice to Havlíčkův Brod line will reduce travel times between Chrudim and Pardubice. zdopravy.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ostřešany rail connection was cancelled because it did not pass economic evaluation. zdopravy.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Správa železnic is updating its investment schedule due to a re-evaluation of priorities. ceskobudejovicky.denik.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Jindřichův Hradec bus station reconstruction costs nearly 100 million CZK. budejcka.drbna.cz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Transport approved the removal of the Ostřešany connection from project preparation. zdopravy.cz