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Midtjyske Jernbaner / NRail / Railexperts / Silverstar Railways / UEF / České dráhy

Lorenzo Pallotta — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:22:23 +0000

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Midtjyske Jernbaner retires final Y-Tog trainsets

The final Y-Tog has left Midtjyske Jernbaner (MJBA) on 21 May 2026, marking the end of the type’s operations on the company’s network.

TCA Rail / Metrans Rail / Centralny Port Komunikacyjny / BR 101 / LTE Slovakia / PKP Intercity

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:12:23 +0000

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TCA Rail brands Railpool and Alpha Trains Vectrons

Belgian freight operator TCA Rail has applied its own branding to two Siemens Vectron locomotives to increase visibility on the network.

[locomotive] Retro-style for RegioJet Pool’s Skoda locomotives – why? [updatedx3]

Matej Plesko — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:30:09 +0000

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Last summer, RegioJet announced a breakthrough after several unsuccessful attempts: they had finally secured a contractor to convert their single-system Class 162 locomotives into dual-system units.

ČD completes ComfortJet deliveries from Siemens and Škoda and push-pull testing begins

Matej Plesko — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:00:28 +0000

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České dráhy has taken delivery of the final non-powered ComfortJet unit from the 20-train contract awarded to the consortium of Siemens Mobility and Škoda Group.

Leo Express wins five-year contract for Bavarian Express services [updated]

Matej Plesko — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:23:05 +0000

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Private operator Leo Express has won a public tender to operate the Prague – Plzeň – Regensburg – Munich line on Czech territory for at least five years, replacing České dráhy on this route.

ČD’s Pendolino fleet could return to seven units

Matej Plesko — Sun, 17 May 2026 17:33:27 +0000

ČD’s Pendolino fleet could return to seven units

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Czech company ČMŽO – elektronika has won the tender for the repair of two damaged coaches from Pendolino unit 680.006, which was involved in the fatal accident with diesel locomotive in Bohumín in June 2022.

České dráhy retires six Siemens Eurosprinter locomotives

Matej Plesko — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:02 +0000

České dráhy has officially withdrawn its Siemens Eurosprinter locomotives from operation after several years in service.

Testing expands as RegioJet advances Škoda EMU deployment

Matej Plesko — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:47 +0000

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Czech private operator RegioJet has moved forward with testing of its newly ordered Škoda Panter electric multiple units on public railway lines, following initial trials at the VUZ Velim test circuit.

ČD Cargo expands Effishunter 1000M programme, retro-liveried locomotive appears during production

Matej Plesko — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:32:47 +0000

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At the end of 2025, ČD Cargo placed a firm order for 40 additional Effishunter 1000M locomotives from CZ Loko.

Sázava Pacific / Snälltåget / Mercitalia Rail / Cargounit / FS Sud Est / Trenitalia

Lorenzo Pallotta — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:42:09 +0000

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Prague and Central Bohemian Region prepare BEMU tender for “Sázava Pacific” services

The City of Prague and the Central Bohemian Region are preparing a joint tender for regional rail services on the “Sázava Pacific” corridor from 2030, replacing the current contract with České dráhy.