Heat Disrupts Rail Services in Czech Republic and Slovakia

In the Czech Republic, train operations between Unhoští and Kladno were halted on July 29, 2026 after officials suspected that extreme temperatures had caused a track deformation. The Czech Railways (České dráhy) provided replacement bus services and limited train movements between 13:00 and 15:00 while technicians inspected the line. Forecasts called for temperatures of 35‑39 °C and possible thunderstorms.

In Slovakia, fast train EX616 Tatran was stranded for about 90 minutes near Bratislava‑Vinohrady on July 31, 2026 after a broken passenger train blocked the track. The train’s air‑conditioning failed, leaving passengers in intense heat; some exited the train on their own risk. Railway staff advised passengers to stay inside until the obstruction was cleared.