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July 23, 2026 | Financial

Czech Republic draws down $US 190m Eurofima loan

Financing supports the acquisition of 94 regional trains.

May 4, 2026 | News

IRJ news in brief - Fleet: Stadler prepares to deliver new Madrid commuter trains

A round-up of recent fleet supply stories, including Railpool securing a €100m loan from KfW Ipex and the modernisation of 56 sleeping cars for Canada’s Via Rail.

March 26, 2026 | Financial

Leo Express wins Prague - Munich operating contract

Private operator beats ČD to operate the Czech section of the cross-border route.

February 9, 2026 | Financial

Bavaria retenders regional and cross-border services

Previous tenders for operating services from Munich to Hof and Prague were withdrawn on “economic grounds.”

January 19, 2026 | Fleet

Czech Railways tenders BEMU contracts

Two framework agreements for the supply of up to 120 new battery trains in total.

September 8, 2025 | Main line

Czech Railways introduces first 200km/h services

Fastest services on national network connect Prague with České Budějovice.

August 27, 2025 | Fleet

IRJ News in brief - fleet: Stockholm orders narrow-gauge EMUs

ČD tenders for long-distance coaches - GWR to introduce class 175s in southwest England - ComfortJets for Prague - Vienna - Villach - New trams in Cottbus - Israeli shunting RFI - Chiltern to introduce low-emissions locomotives.

August 22, 2025 | Main line

Munich - Prague passenger services to improve

German and Czech ministers agree on new fleet for cross-border route.

May 27, 2025 | Fleet

ČD launches regional EMU tender

Czech passenger operator to procure new trains for services in southern Bohemia and Austria.

May 22, 2025 | Fleet

ČD issues tender to refurbish diesel locomotive fleet

Contract covers modernisation of up to 30 class 754 locomotives.

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