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Heavy Snowfall Triggers Nationwide Travel Advisory, Disrupting Road and Rail Links in Czechia
Up to 15 cm of overnight snow has paralysed sections of Czechia’s road and rail network, especially in Moravia-Silesia. An orange weather warning is in force, with dozens of road accidents, reduced train speeds and cascading delays. Business travellers and logistics operators should expect prolonged journey times through Monday and consider remote-work or rebooking options.
Czech Rail Authority Flags 177 Signal-Passing Incidents, Plans Immediate Safety Overhaul
The Czech Rail Authority confirmed 177 instances of trains running red signals in 2025, prompting an accelerated roll-out of ETCS train-control technology and mandatory driver re-training. Persistent safety lapses threaten punctuality on key business corridors, and companies are being advised to factor extra buffer time into rail itineraries or secure alternative transport.