Czech train tenders: Weight on price threatens capacity amid rising demand

Volumes in other freight segments remained broadly stable.

The study reviews flagship intercity connections in 13 European countries, offering a rare cross-border view of how speed, pricing models and passenger affordability interact.

The new Polish Rail Transport Office (UTK) consultation was carried out between June and July 2025 and, for the first time, included not only rail freight operators and customers but also the national infrastructure manager PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (…