# České dráhy Opava-Prague service expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/esk-drhy-opava-prague-service-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-22T11:20:31.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

České dráhy is extending its trial of direct train services between Opava and Prague beyond the summer season. The carrier is operating these commercial services at its own business risk to analyze passenger demand, specifically targeting students and business travelers during the regular school year.

In addition to extending the direct connections, which will include four services per week, the carrier is updating onboard amenities. Starting in September, the children’s cinema service available on various units, including Pendolino trains, will feature an updated film program.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: České dráhy extends Pendolino services and updates onboard amenities

České dráhy is extending direct Pendolino services between Prague and Opava beyond summer to test demand and is updating its onboard children's cinema program for traveling families.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esk-drhy-extends-pendolino-services-and-updates-onboard-amenities

### 2026-08-18: České dráhy extends direct Opava-Prague train services

České dráhy is extending its trial of direct SC Opavan train services between Opava and Prague, maintaining four weekly connections to analyze demand among students and business travelers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/esk-drhy-extends-direct-opava-prague-train-services

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