VR freight volumes fall 7.2% in H1 2026

European combined transport declined by 4.9% in the first quarter of 2026, with UIRR pointing to rail infrastructure disruptions and weak economic demand.

The intermodal service operates three weekly round trips with P400 profile capacity and a gross train weight of 1,700 tonnes.

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.