Press releases

Správa železnic has signed a contract for the upgrade of the section between Kolín and Kutná Hora. It will be carried out by the companies STRABAG Rail, Elektrizace železnic Praha, EUROVIA CZ, EUROVIA Železniční stavby and GJW Praha, which submitted the winning bid, in the amount of CZK 1.656 billion. This is more than one-fifth below the price cap. Trains between the two major cities of Central Bohemia will speed up significantly. The new link will ensure they no longer conflict with services on the corridor.

Správa železnic has launched a public procurement for the complete redevelopment of the station in Týniště nad Orlicí. This important interchange hub will be upgraded to modern standards and a new road overpass will improve operational safety. The maximum permitted bid price is CZK 2.39 billion and the work is scheduled to start at the beginning of next year. The project is due for completion at the end of 2028.

Správa železnic has deployed single European Train Control System on the line from Prague to Milovice. The system will make railway operation safer and faster. Construction work has been underway since 2023 and the price exceeded CZK 300 million.

Refresh the railway with us. With this initiative, Správa železnic is launching a summer survey among passengers. By scanning the QR codes located at hundreds of stations across the country, passengers can share their perceptions of travelling by train, the level of services at stations, cleanliness, safety, the provision of information and the punctuality of services. The suggestions collected will be one of the key factors in the future development of the Czech railway network.

Správa železnic today officially launched the reconstruction of Cheb railway station. The work, worth CZK 428 million, will take two years to complete. The project includes renovation of both the façade and the interiors of the seven-storey building, and restorers will restore valuable artistic features. Once the construction is completed, operating expenses will also be reduced.

Správa železnic is looking for a contractor for the complete reconstruction of Turnov station. In addition to new platforms, the busy interchange station will also receive an underpass with barrier-free access. Modifications to the track layout and modern interlocking equipment will speed up the passage of trains. The contract will be divided into technological and infrastructure parts. Work is scheduled to begin in early 2027 and will last two years.

The railway line from Veselí nad Lužnicí to České Velenice will undergo a complete modernisation and also be fitted out with an overhead contact line. Under the new rules, the reconstruction has been divided into three separate tenders, which are now being launched by Správa železnic. This will make it possible to broaden the pool of interested parties without companies having to form large consortia. The estimated value of the entire contract is CZK 7.99 billion. The construction itself will begin in January next year and will last until autumn 2029.

Správa železnic and the city of Jihlava today officially opened a modern transport terminal at Jihlava město railway station. Its centrepiece is a new building serving both rail passengers and users of public transport. Construction lasted two years, during which new platforms with barrier-free access and an underpass were created. In the area in front of the station there is, in addition to the bus and trolleybus stops, also a P+R (Park and Ride) car park, accessed via a new street. Support from European funds was crucial for the investment.

Railway safety is improving; last year saw the fewest level-crossing accidents in five years. A new prevention campaign aimed primarily at young people, their parents and drivers is intended to reinforce this positive trend. The campaign, under the slogan Gameplay není realita (Gameplay is not reality), has jointly been prepared for the summer by Správa železnic together with the Ministry of Transport, České dráhy, the BESIP organisation, and the Drážní úřad (Railway Authority).

Reconstruction of the ceiling of the departure hall at Prague Main Station will begin in July. It will be carried out by the consortium of Subterra and FIRESTA-Fišer, rekonstrukce, stavby, which submitted a bid of CZK 290,471,894. The waterproof insulation of the ceiling and the drainage of the city motorway running directly above it will be renewed. Construction works will continue until 2028.