Czechia country profile: politics, economy and travel
Czechia, a Central European EU and Schengen state, balances industrial strength, climate goals and booming tourism while delaying euro adoption and managing housing and social pressures.
Oliver Brandt
I am writing observational travel analysis focused on how travel works beyond the surface.
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EU boosts funding to shield railways from cyber threats
The European Union is channeling fresh research funding into rail cybersecurity, aiming to harden signalling, communications and ticketing systems as digital attacks on transport networks rise.
Poland says RegioJet breached rail passenger rights
Poland’s rail regulator has ruled that Czech operator RegioJet violated passengers’ rights with mass train cancellations and now faces a possible multi‑million‑euro penalty.
Thales unveils eighth generation CBTC train control platform
Thales has introduced its eighth generation SelTrac CBTC train control system, promising higher capacity, lower lifecycle costs and a digital, autonomy ready architecture.
Czech Republic’s stepwise modernisation gathers momentum
Targeted upgrades to railways, roads, energy and digital networks are gradually reshaping the Czech Republic, as EU-backed investments turn long-discussed plans into construction sites.
EU fines Czech Railways for anti-competitive bidding
The European Commission has fined Czech Railways and Austria’s ÖBB for collusion that allegedly blocked rival RegioJet from buying used trains and entering key routes.
Czech rail manager SŽ opens tenders to more foreign suppliers
Czechia’s rail infrastructure manager SŽ is reshaping its procurement rules to cut costs, reduce bureaucracy and make it easier for foreign firms to win contracts.
Shelter-in-place lifted after Bensalem freight derailment
Hazmat teams cleared a Pennsylvania freight derailment that briefly triggered shelter-in-place alerts, easing safety concerns but highlighting risks along a busy travel corridor.
Ricardo and MxV Rail Forge Engineering and Testing Alliance
Ricardo and MxV Rail have formed an engineering and testing alliance that links European rail consultancy expertise with North America’s premier freight test facilities.
UK–Australia trade deal opens fast track for rail exports
The UK–Australia free trade agreement is reshaping rail sector ties, lifting tariffs, widening procurement access and accelerating collaboration on major infrastructure projects.
Ricardo secures funding for rail energy innovation studies
Engineering firm Ricardo has obtained innovation funding for two UK rail energy projects, targeting hydrogen traction and multi‑energy station hubs to support decarbonisation goals.
Turkey and Bulgaria revive Istanbul–Sofia sleeper link
Turkey and Bulgaria are restoring the Istanbul–Sofia Express sleeper train, strengthening cross-border rail links and adding another option for low-carbon travel across southeast Europe.
New La Dolce Vita Orient Express rekindles Italy’s rail glamour
Italy’s La Dolce Vita Orient Express brings a new chapter of luxury rail, echoing the fabled Orient Express legacy while focusing on slow, design-led journeys across the peninsula.
VR selects Škoda Transtech to renew Finland’s night trains
Finland’s VR has picked Škoda Transtech to deliver new sleepers and car-carrier wagons, strengthening its overnight routes amid a broader European night train revival.
Bombardier to Overhaul Eurotunnel’s Vehicle Shuttle Fleet
Eurotunnel has awarded Bombardier a major contract to renovate its passenger vehicle shuttle trains, extending fleet life and upgrading comfort on the Channel Tunnel link.