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RegioJet R10 rail line contract dispute

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The Czech Ministry of Transport ~~selected RegioJet to operate~~ has rejected objections filed by České dráhy (ČD) regarding the R10 express train line ~~connecting Prague, Hradec Králové, and Trutnov, with service slated~~ tender. The Ministry upheld the decision to ~~begin in December 2028. RegioJet’s~~ award the contract to RegioJet, which submitted a bid of 70.40 CZK per ~~train kilometer is significantly~~ kilometer—substantially lower than the current rate of 246.80 CZK and was expected to save the state nearly two billion CZK. The company planned to utilize renovated carriages with three classes of service and specific locomotive types for different segments ČD’s proposal of the route. Following the announcement, České dráhy (ČD) filed objections to the tender decision. ČD is contesting the award based on RegioJet’s exceptionally low bid, noting that ČD had requested 102.42 ~~CZK per kilometer.~~ CZK. If the ~~objections are not resolved, ČD may appeal to the Office~~ decision remains unchanged, RegioJet will begin a six-year contract for the ~~Protection of Competition. Additionally,~~ Prague, Hradec Králové, and Trutnov route in December 2028. Public opposition continues via a petition ~~has been launched calling on~~ signed by nearly 3,000 people, which urges the Ministry ~~of Transport~~ to ~~reconsider~~ maintain ČD management of the ~~selection process~~ line to ~~ensure~~ protect service continuity ~~under ČD management.~~ and staff employment.

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