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Czech railway and urban transit infrastructure developments

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The Czech Republic continues to advance significant railway and urban transit infrastructure developments. Regarding regional rail, the Central Bohemian Region, the City of Prague, and the national rail operator České dráhy (ČD) have signed a 165.17 billion CZK contract to operate for passenger services in the Prague metropolitan area and Central Bohemia. area. Škoda Group was selected as the vehicle supplier Group’s 36.39 billion CZK bid for the new EMU 400 electric fleet with a 36.39 billion CZK bid, though this decision is currently being challenged by Stadler Rail at the Office for the Protection of Competition (ÚOHS). The 30-year agreement has faced scrutiny from the Fair Rail association regarding its duration and costs. High-speed rail (VRT) and international connectivity are also progressing. A bilateral agreement with Germany regarding a high-speed link between Prague and Dresden Railway modernization is expected in February, featuring the proposed 30-kilometer Ore Mountains Tunnel. Domestically, accelerating. Správa železnic is managing major upgrades, including the modernization of the Hradec Králové to Týniště has completed upgrades at Hrádek nad Orlicí line and the Kostelec–Slavonice line. Additionally, the Nisou station as part of a 1.24 billion CZK initiative. The Ministry of Transport has approved plans to adapt major lines for 740-meter-long freight trains, involving extensive siding extensions and station modernizations. modernizations with costs potentially exceeding 118 billion CZK. Additionally, modernization of the Kostelec–Slavonice line is moving forward, with work scheduled to begin in 2028 to reduce travel times. High-speed rail (VRT) and capacity expansions are progressing. Správa železnic has launched a tender for the Běchovice–Libně corridor to add a fourth track, separating suburban and long-distance traffic. In Prague, the Smíchov station is undergoing reconstruction, including a new 6.2 billion CZK transport terminal to integrate rail, metro, and bus services by 2033. The SPOLU coalition has also proposed accelerating the city ring road and the Hloubětín tunnel. Urban transit projects continue include the renewal of the Libeň Bridge to expand. The restore tram connections and the expansion of the Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) has contracted OHLA ŽS for a 1.26 billion CZK tram line from Libuš to Nové Dvory. In Prague 12, plans for a new tram line to Komořany are being outlined, while Jesenice officials are discussing long-term solutions to traffic congestion, including potential Metro D extensions. network.

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