Reality Check: “Covid Express” To Croatia
RegioJet’s special direct overnight train connection to Croatia comes to an end on September 25th, and with the epidemiological situation deteriorating in both Croatia and the Czech Republic, taking it…
Major Czech Airlines Seek Protection From Creditors
Smartwings and Czech Airlines have applied for court protection from their creditors. The government has so far refused to intervene directly, partly because it is unsure whether government money should…
Railway Administration Introduces New Safety Measures
Railway Administration, the national railway infrastructure agency, has introduced new measures to increase safety on tracks where no train staff are present. With the new measures, drivers must now always…
Five Train Accidents In Nine Days Across The Czech Republic
A train crash in Karlovy Vary that killed two people and injured twenty-four was the first in a series of train collisions, which together left three dead and over fifty…
Two Dead And 24 Injured in Train Collision in Karlovy Vary
On Tuesday afternoon, two passenger trains collided in the mountains near Pernink in Karlovy Vary. Two passengers were killed, and 24 were injured. The Police of the Czech Republic have…
All Restrictions on Travel Between Czech Rep., Austria and Hungary Lifted From Today
At an extraordinary meeting this morning, after consultations with neighbouring countries, the Czech cabinet decided to lift all remaining restrictions on travel from Austria, Hungary and Germany. This follows similar…
New Direct Train Connection from the Czech Republic to the Croatian Coast to Start from June 30th
RegioJet is to operate a direct train connection from the Czech Republic to the Adriatic coast in Croatia, starting from June 30th and running until mid-September, at least three times…
Czech Cabinet Approves Test-Free Travel From Selected European Countries From June 15th
Writing on Twitter on Monday evening, Health Minister Adam Vojtech (ANO) announced a new set of regulations for travel within Europe. The new rules place European countries in a so-called…
Czech Republic Opens Borders with Austria and Germany; Negative Tests Will Be Necessary
From Tuesday, May 26th, all Czech Republic’s border crossings with Germany and Austria will be open, with only random checks taking place. A negative test for covid-19 not older than…
Proposed Amendment To Transport Law Includes Stricter Penalties and Tougher Rules For New Drivers
The Ministry of Transport has tabled an amendment to the Road Transport Act, altering the penalties for road offences including talking on the phone while driving and exceeding the speed…