Czech & Slovak rail developments

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

   Leo Express launches Prague‑Munich service; Poland plans Krakow‑Budapest rail link

   Leo Express starts a Prague‑Munich service on 13 Dec, while Poland plans a Krakow‑Budapest rail line via Slovakia for Dec 2027, featuring modernised tracks and faster travel times.

2. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Leo Express to Operate New International Rail Service Between Plzeň and Munich

   From 13 Dec, Leo Express will take over the Plzeň‑Domažlice‑Munich (Ex36) rail line, offering seven daily direct trains with upgraded coaches, onboard service and new ticket offices.

3. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Leo Express launches full-night sleeper service from Frankfurt to Przemyśl

   Leo Express starts full-night Frankfurt‑Prague‑Przemyśl service on 31 July, adding couchette cars, Wi‑Fi, and breakfast, with fares from €9.9 to €37.9.

4. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Leo Express launches direct train from Przemyśl to Frankfurt

   Leo Express starts a direct Przemyśl‑Prague‑Frankfurt train on 31 July, offering tickets from 48 zł, sleeper cars and women‑only compartments, improving East‑West European travel.

5. 16 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Czech villages host historic railway ride and local art exhibition

   Czech villages showcase heritage with a historic railway ride on the Kolešovka line and a community art exhibition in Králová Lhota featuring handmade works and historic photos.

6. 17 days ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Slovak Railway introduces cultural carriage and family train patrol events

   ZSSK launched a cultural carriage with theatre, workshops and local dessert tasting en route to Trenčín, and hosted its Train Patrol heroes for a family meet‑up with the historic Korýtko train in Ružomberok.

7. 19 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Czech railways launch ETCS system on Prague‑Milovice line

   Czech Railways activated ETCS on the 42 km Prague‑Milovice line, costing about 304 million CZK, enabling speeds up to 160 km/h and enhancing safety and capacity.

8. 21 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Leo Express sued in Slovakia over €2.5 million and seeks permission to expand in Poland

   Leo Express faces a Slovak lawsuit demanding €2.5 million repayment while applying for Polish licences to launch seven new routes from 2027.

9. 23 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Czech cities push ahead with major railway infrastructure upgrades

   Brno voters back a new main railway station, while a Prague poll favored an arched design for the Libeň bridge, both key Czech rail upgrades.

10. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Czech railways launch summer heritage tours as classic 'koženky' trains retire

    Czech railways start summer heritage trips with historic steam and draisines, while retiring the classic B249/A149 'koženky' fast‑train sets from regular service.

11. 26 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    South Bohemian region launches cross‑border bus routes to Austria and Germany

    South Bohemia added two seasonal bus lines linking Český Krumlov and Vimperk with Austrian and German border towns, part of a new integrated transport system.

12. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Czech Railways launches discounted summer ticket for seniors

    Czech Railways offers a summer ticket from 15 June, costing 695 CZK for seven days, aimed at seniors, students and disabled travelers to boost ridership.

13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Czech Railways to suspend Kolín‑Pardubice line for July upgrades

    Czech Railways will close the Kolín‑Pardubice line in July for upgrades, replacing trains with buses and causing up to 15‑minute delays.

14. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Cyklohráček launches 14 summer tourist train trips across Central and South Bohemia

    Cyklohráček runs 14 Tuesday‑Thursday summer trips (7 July‑20 Aug 2026) across Central and South Bohemia, adding new stops like Tábor and Kutná Hora, with regular tickets and onboard activities for families.

15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Czech railway modernization plan includes Veselí line upgrade and Central Bohemian high‑speed projects

    Czech rail authorities approved a 7.99 bn CZK modernization of the Veselí‑Českých Velenic line with three tenders starting 2024, while the Central Bohemian Region unveiled a long‑term transport strategy priorit

16. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Czech Republic rolls out summer historic train routes and family attractions

    Czech Republic's summer program adds regular historic train rides on multiple routes and many family‑friendly events, running Saturdays through August.

17. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Slovak Railways Cut Speeds Amid Extreme Heat

    Slovakia’s rail operator imposed 80 km/h speed limits on multiple lines as extreme heat caused track deformation, leading to delays of up to 72 minutes on key services.

18. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Leo Express launches Frankfurt‑Prague‑Przemyśl cross‑border rail service

    Leo Express started a Frankfurt‑Prague‑Przemyśl rail link on 25 June, using buses for the Polish segment until full certification, with modern RIC coaches, fares from €17.50, and plans to expand services.

19. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Czech Republic advances major railway upgrades in Jihlava and Kolín

    The Czech government opened a new multimodal station in Jihlava (1.5 bn CZK) and approved a 1.66 bn CZK upgrade of the Kolín‑Kutná Hora line to allow 160 km/h service.

20. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Leo Express launches Frankfurt‑Prague‑Przemyśl rail service, runs buses in Poland

    Leo Express starts its Frankfurt‑Prague‑Przemyśl rail line on 25 June, using buses in Poland while a regulatory balance test and German works delay trains.

21. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Czech regions overhaul bus routes in Mělník and Třebíč

    Mělník revises four bus lines, adding stops and earlier times from 27 June, while Třebíč launches a trial night bus (line 91a) linking the train station to residential areas, both as part of Czech regional rail

22. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Leo Express launches 1,300‑km low‑cost cross‑Europe train service

    Leo Express will launch an 1,300‑km daily low‑cost train from Przemyśl (Poland) to Frankfurt (Germany) on 25 June, stopping in Kraków, Ostrava, Prague, Dresden, Leipzig and Erfurt, with tickets from €10 and an

23. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

    Czech Republic expands international rail network with new direct services and high‑speed line

    Czech rail expands with new direct Prague‑Copenhagen, Adriatic Express, night trains to Brussels, and a high‑speed Brno‑Rakvice line to link Prague, Bratislava and beyond.

24. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Rail Europe adds Czech rail operator Leo Express to its booking platform

    Rail Europe adds Czech private rail operator Leo Express to its platform, expanding access to Central European routes like Prague, Krakow, Warsaw and Ostrava.

25. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Prague rail service between Masaryk Station and Bubny suspended from June 2026

    From 1 June 2026 to Dec 2026, Prague rail service between Masaryk Station and Bubny will be suspended for modernization, with trains shortened and metro/tram alternatives provided.

26. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Leo Express launches Prague‑Munich service as passengers face rolling‑stock glitches

    Leo Express wins a Czech tender to run Prague‑Munich trains from Dec 2026 with modern Intercity units, while current passengers report delays and equipment glitches on existing routes.

27. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Prague launches tunnelbus 145 and approves Leo Express rail line to Plzeň

    Prague's new tunnelbus 145 will cut travel time between Kobylisy and Dejvická, while Leo Express gets approval to run a rail service to Plzeň from December.

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