The upcoming nationwide timetable change brings mixed news for commuters in Pardubice Region. From 14 December a fleet of new RegioPanter EMUs will boost top speed on the electrified Pardubice–Hradec Králové shuttle, slashing end-to-end journey time to just 14 minutes—an attractive alternative to the often congested D35 motorway.
At the same time, the inter-regional tariff system IREDO is hiking most ticket prices by 13 % to offset energy inflation and the cost of the new trains. A standard adult single between the two university cities will rise from CZK 40 to CZK 45, while monthly passes go from CZK 1 160 to CZK 1 310. Students keep their statutory 50 % discount, but employers who bulk-buy season tickets for staff will face higher mobility budgets.
Regional authorities defend the increase, arguing that the RegioPanters offer free Wi-Fi, accessible toilets and 20 % more seating capacity. They also point out that the overall cost per seat-kilometre remains below the national average thanks to a new ten-year public-service contract with ČD.
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If the improved rail connectivity inspires you to plan trips beyond the region, VisaHQ can simplify the red tape: through its Czech Republic portal (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) the service helps business travellers, tourists and students secure visas, passport renewals and other consular documents online, saving you time and unnecessary embassy visits.
For corporate mobility planners the faster timetable is a game changer: the 14-minute rail hop allows same-day meetings in both regional capitals without hotel stays, and the trains’ on-board power outlets support work-en-route. HR departments, however, should update travel-policy per-diems and commuter-benefit ceilings to reflect the fare hike, particularly for blue-collar staff who rely on single-trip tickets rather than passes.
Looking further ahead, IREDO wants to pilot dynamic pricing from 2027, potentially rewarding off-peak business travel and smoothing peak-hour crowding.
At the same time, the inter-regional tariff system IREDO is hiking most ticket prices by 13 % to offset energy inflation and the cost of the new trains. A standard adult single between the two university cities will rise from CZK 40 to CZK 45, while monthly passes go from CZK 1 160 to CZK 1 310. Students keep their statutory 50 % discount, but employers who bulk-buy season tickets for staff will face higher mobility budgets.
Regional authorities defend the increase, arguing that the RegioPanters offer free Wi-Fi, accessible toilets and 20 % more seating capacity. They also point out that the overall cost per seat-kilometre remains below the national average thanks to a new ten-year public-service contract with ČD.
If the improved rail connectivity inspires you to plan trips beyond the region, VisaHQ can simplify the red tape: through its Czech Republic portal (https://www.visahq.com/czech-republic/) the service helps business travellers, tourists and students secure visas, passport renewals and other consular documents online, saving you time and unnecessary embassy visits.
For corporate mobility planners the faster timetable is a game changer: the 14-minute rail hop allows same-day meetings in both regional capitals without hotel stays, and the trains’ on-board power outlets support work-en-route. HR departments, however, should update travel-policy per-diems and commuter-benefit ceilings to reflect the fare hike, particularly for blue-collar staff who rely on single-trip tickets rather than passes.
Looking further ahead, IREDO wants to pilot dynamic pricing from 2027, potentially rewarding off-peak business travel and smoothing peak-hour crowding.
