In April, DAKO-CZ secured another important project: the supply of brake systems for new sleeping car trainsets manufactured by the Spanish company TALGO, which will be deployed in passenger service for the Egyptian National Railways (ENR). The project builds on a previous cooperation from 2022, when TALGO delivered passenger car trainsets with first- and second-class…
Leading Czech locomotive manufacturer, CZ LOKO a.s., is reinforcing the scope and capacity of its service activities through its subsidiary, CZ LOKO Services a.s. The subsidiary’s role is to specialize in and develop comprehensive after-sales services, maintenance, full-service, and technical support for the operation of vehicles made-in-CZ LOKO. The wide portfolio of CZ LOKO Services…
The OLTIS Group has successfully completed its part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Interoperability System (KIS) for Železnice Slovenskej republiky (ŽSR). This advanced system guarantees full interoperability and facilitates communication in accordance with TAF/TAP TSI standards, thereby enhancing efficiency, transparency and convenience for passengers. KIS has been developed to unify data flows between railway…
STRKAN s.r.o., a “traditional” manufacturer and supplier of special equipment and structures for manufacturers of transport equipment, delivered another set of scissor platforms. In this case, it is a delivery for Škoda Pars from Šumperk. The length of the platforms exceeds 30 meters, the walking width is 800 mm with the possibility of expanding to…
ZKL Group has long been a trusted supplier of cylindrical roller bearings for railway vehicles across the European market. A key part of our portfolio are the WJ/WJP axle bearings for freight wagons. Thanks to their proven design and high-quality manufacturing, these bearings are a reliable choice for demanding operating conditions. “Despite rising production costs,…
In 2023, RegioJet won a tender to operate the Brno–Prague line and chose trains from Polish manufacturer Pesa for the service. Borcad seats will be installed in all classes on board the new trains. The order is for 11 four-car and 7 three-car trains in a three-class configuration typical for RegioJet: Business, Standard, and Low-cost.…
VÚKV a.s. carried out measurements of the characteristic pressure changes generated by the vehicle when entering the tunnel and during the tunnel passage for Škoda Transportation a.s. Pressure changes are limited by legislation for higher speeds due to the determination of interface and boundary conditions for related aerodynamic issues in tunnels – in terms of…
Wikov has expanded ACRI’s membership base and is becoming a significant player in the field of drives for railway technology. “We are delighted to have joined ACRI this spring. We believe that our cooperation will be beneficial for all parties,” stated Michal Kurtinec, General Manager of Wikov Gear division. Wikov manufactures complete drive systems for…
From its very beginning, První Signální has positioned itself as a technological leader in the field of railway signaling systems. Building on the decade-long activity of C-MODUL, the company has always prioritized quality, safety, and innovation. It was entrusted with the fully electronic interlocking system MODEST, which even at that time met the demanding SIL4…
In May 2025, Kontron Transportation successfully migrated the existing GSM R network base stations on the line section between Votice and České Budějovice from TDM (Time-Division Multiplex) technology to pure IP communication. This is the interface between the GSM-R base station, designated BTS-R, and the BSC base station controller located in the central part of…