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The Thirteenth GTW 2/6 DMU For ČD
The Thirteenth GTW 2/6 DMU For ČD

On 30 April 2020, ex-DB Regio 646.009 DMU was transported from Germany to the Czech Republic.

Siemens's Testing Vectron Sold To ČD
Siemens's Testing Vectron Sold To ČD

At the end of April 2020, České dráhy signed an agreement with Siemens Mobility Čzech Republic for the purchase of the manufacturer’s testing Vectron, which is equipped with an ETCS Level 2 Baseline 3 on-board unit.

A Special Nano-Spraying In ČD Trains
A Special Nano-Spraying In ČD Trains

In the Moravian-Silesian Region, the first phase of a pilot project was recently completed, in which ČD, the Region, NanoZone and the Ostrava Health Institute are cooperating.

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First Car Of The New ČD Double Deck Push-Pull Trains
First Car Of The New ČD Double Deck Push-Pull Trains

Škoda Vagonka continues to build a batch of five three-car push-pull trains for ČD, which were ordered on 29 March 2019.

Both ČD Tauruses In Regular Service
Both ČD Tauruses In Regular Service

On 8 April, the second of the two ČD's Class 1216 locomotives entered regular service. 

RJ TRAXX On A Freight Train
RJ TRAXX On A Freight Train

The current major reductions of long-distance passenger transport has deprived many vehicles, including modern electric locomotives, of work.

First ex-RTS Taurus Of ČD In Regular Service
First ex-RTS Taurus Of ČD In Regular Service

Today, one of the two Class 1216 locomotives purchased by ČD from RTS Rail Transport Service in August 2019 entered regular service.

ČD's GTW 2/6 DMUs Start Operation
ČD's GTW 2/6 DMUs Start Operation

After the Drážní úřad approved the trial operation of units 646.020, 024, 026 and 027 on a few specified lines, two of them carried out test runs between Olomouc and Moravský Beroun on 14 February 2020.

ČD’s First GTW 2/6 DMUs Ready
ČD’s First GTW 2/6 DMUs Ready

On 10 February 2020 ČD, together with Olomoucký kraj, presented first two of the 12 Class 646 DMUs purchased in December 2018 from DB.

ČD's Class 150 Hauling RegioJet Trains
ČD's Class 150 Hauling RegioJet Trains

On 6 and 7 February 2020 for the very first time the ČD’s Class 150 express locomotive was used on several RegioJet services.

1216 903 Again In The Czech Republic
1216 903 Again In The Czech Republic

On 31 January 2020 Taurus 1216 903, now belonging to ČD, was sent from Linz to Praha.

Viaggio Comfort Cars For ČD
Viaggio Comfort Cars For ČD

In autumn 2019 Siemens Mobility at its Wien works started production of bodyshells for a batch of 50 Viaggio Comfort carriages for ČD. 

First Test Runs Of A GTW 2/6 DMU Acquired By ČD
First Test Runs Of A GTW 2/6 DMU Acquired By ČD

On 16 January 2020, the first test runs of one of the GTW 2/6s acquired by ČD took place. 

A 200 km/h Run On The Czech Network
A 200 km/h Run On The Czech Network

Today, a special train was traveling on the Czech network at a speed of 200 km/h.

The First GTW 2/6 DMU In ČD Colours
The First GTW 2/6 DMU In ČD Colours

646 027 was the first of twelve GTW 2/6 DMUs purchased by České dráhy to be vinyled in the latter's colours. The works required prior to the...