Bednárik states that rail freight’s share of total freight transport in the EU has fallen to around 16%, moving the bloc further away from its modal shift objectives.
During the clearance process, a technical team from GRDA, port officials and representatives of the manufacturer inspected the locomotives to confirm their readiness for deployment.
Czech rail freight volumes increased by 3.2% in 2025, but transport performance fell to its lowest level in six years. Passenger rail recorded only modest growth, although journeys became longer on average.