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July 7, 2026 | Main line

Leo Express launches new cross-border service

Operator is connecting Germany, Czech Republic and Poland.

June 16, 2026 | Fleet

Leo Express set for major fleet expansion

Operator is seeking up to 84 BEMUs and 33 EMUs across two separate tenders to support Czech regional ambitions.

March 31, 2026 | Fleet

Renfe leases DB coaches to Leo Express

Czech operator Leo Express will deploy ex-DB rolling stock on Prague - Munich services.

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.

March 5, 2026 | Main line

Leo Express enters Polish domestic market

Warsaw - Kraków service marks first stage in major expansion at Czech operator.

October 14, 2025 | Fleet

Leo Express to lease Talgo trains from Renfe

The Talgo sets will be used to launch a new service between Prague and Bratislava in 2026.

August 28, 2025 | Main line

Czech operators to launch Polish open-access services

RegioJet will launch four services in Poland and Leo Express will extend its Prague - Ostrava - Krákow service to Warsaw in 2026. Arriva will also restore passenger services on two regional lines.

August 21, 2025 | Europe

Leo Express plans cross-border overnight service

Czech passenger operator notifies Belgian rail regulator of intention to run trains between Ostend and Bratislava.

January 28, 2025 | Fleet

Leo Express converts Flirt EMU fleet to dual-voltage

Czech government part-funds work under programme to convert national network to 25kV ac.

November 27, 2024 | Financial

Renfe acquires stake in Italian operator Arenaways

Spain’s national rail operator, Renfe, is entering the Italian rail market.

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