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Czech & Slovak rail developments

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2026-07-30 07:56 UTC → 2026-08-02 13:32 UTC · added removed

Since May 2026 Prague introduced launched the express tunnel‑bus 145 and Leo Express obtained secured approval for a Prague‑Plzeň service, while the government unveiled announced long‑distance corridors to Munich and a 320 km/h Prague‑Brno‑Bratislava line. In June saw the Masaryk‑Bubny segment close closed for modernisation, Leo Express join joined Rail Europe, and Czech Rail pilot piloted international routes such as a Prague‑Copenhagen test and seasonal Adriatic Express trains. A low‑cost Frankfurt‑Prague‑Przemyśl corridor was launched, complemented opened, supported by a multimodal terminal in Jihlava, a €1.66 bn upgrade permit for Kolín‑Kutná Hora, Hora and a CZK 7.99 bn modernisation of the Veselí‑České Velenice line. The Central Bohemian 2050 strategy proposed added a new Prague‑Beroun tunnel and a second Prague‑Úhříněves‑Bystřice line. In July, July saw ČD scheduled schedule maintenance on Kolín‑Pardubice, offered introduce discounted tickets, added seasonal cross‑border buses in South Bohemia and opened a summer heritage programme on the Krkonošské line. Czech Rail withdrew fast‑train sets on Třebíč‑Brno, a Brno poll prioritised favoured a new main station, and Prague voters approved an arched design for the Libeň bridge with an underlying a sports facility. Slovak Railway debuted unveiled a cultural carriage on its Ex Tatran service and organised held family events at Ružomberok station. The Ružomberok; the historic Kolešovka line offered a special steam ride on 22 August, accompanied by a local art showcase. August. On 31 July Leo Express began operating a direct Przemyśl‑Prague‑Frankfurt train from Przemyśl through Prague to Frankfurt, completing the low‑cost corridor. Later the company and later added a full‑night sleeper service on the same route, replacing the temporary bus segment in Poland and introducing air‑conditioned Economy Sleeper couchette cars night‑sleeper with air‑conditioned couchettes, Wi‑Fi and power sockets; fares start at €37.9 for a berth. sockets (fares from €37.9). Starting 13 December 2026, 2026 Leo Express will replace Czech Railways on the Ex36 line, running operating seven daily Plzeň‑Domažlice‑Munich trains between Plzeň, Domažlice and Munich with modernised Express coaches featuring coaches, air‑conditioning, high‑speed internet and internet, audiovisual passenger information, selective‑door opening. opening and onboard catering. The operator is finalising approvals with Czech and German authorities, opening ticket counters at Plzeň and Domažlice and recruiting crew.

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