Prague Airport Warns of Cancellations as Middle-East Airspace Crisis Ripples Across Europe
Lufthansa Pilots Call 48-Hour Strike for 12–13 March; Czech Travellers Urged to Re-Route
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Rail Works Between Studénka and Ostrava-Svinov Trigger Bus Replacements from 11 March
From 11 to 26 March, Czech Railways is replacing several trains with buses and retiming others on the Studénka–Ostrava-Svinov corridor because of track works. The disruption affects commuters, airport links and some long-distance connections, with travellers urged to verify schedules via the Můj Vlak app. The upgrade forms part of a broader CZK 1.2 billion project to boost speeds and install ETCS signalling.
Pendolino High-Speed Train Launches Prague–Bohumín Trial, Boosting Cross-Border Business Travel
PKP Intercity’s Pendolino high-speed units entered Czech tracks on 9 March for a three-month certification campaign between Bohumín and Prague. The 3.5-hour journey shortens travel times for cross-border passengers and foreshadows faster Warsaw–Prague rail links—good news for companies seeking low-carbon, laptop-friendly travel options.
Prague Moves to Tighten Oversight of Czech–Ukraine Bus Routes Amid Rising Passenger Volumes
Czech authorities are preparing new regulations to tighten control over bus services linking Czechia and Ukraine, citing illegal operations and security risks. The forthcoming rules could increase journey times and costs for companies that rely on coach travel to move Ukrainian workers, underscoring the need for updated mobility policies.