CZECH Railways has begun a KC950m modernisation of Chocen station on the Decín - Praha - Breclav route, for completion in 2005.
A consortium of Skanska CZ and SSZ Praha will upgrade track and overhead electrification for 160 km/h operation, build three island platforms and install a subway with lifts.
A KC9·9m project to provide step-free access at Pardubice station was completed in June. Work included installation of lifts, improved lighting, CCTV and information systems.
EUROPE: Austrian Federal Railways has put into service the first of its updated Railjet trainsets on services linking Germany, Austria and Italy. Toma Bačić rode on a preview run between München and Verona on April 5.
USA: Project promoter Brightline West held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 22 in Las Vegas to launch its project to build a high speed line from the city to southern California.
SPAIN: SNCF’s low-cost subsidiary Ouigo has further expanded its operations in Spain, launching Madrid – Valladolid services on April 19, consisting of two return trips per day. Single fares start at €9, and initially 14 000 tickets per week have been made available. The operator could ...
