Správa železnic (SZ) has started the construction of the 17 km Kojetín – Přerov rail section, part of the future Brno – Přerov high-speed line linking South and Central Moravia continues.
“Here and now, we are confirming that our railway network is undergoing dynamic development. Just a few days ago, passengers travelled at 200 km/h in regular service for the first time. Once this modernisation is completed, we’ll be able to introduce such speeds on the key Brno–Přerov line as well,” said the Minister of Transport Martin Kupka.
The works are scheduled for completion by the end of 2028 when the line will become part of the Czech high-speed rail network.
Under the project to modernise the existing line and double it, the ETCS will be installed while new station buildings, platforms, and underpasses will be built in Kojetín and Chropyně. In addition, safety will be further enhanced by the removal of all 14 level crossings along the route.
“In Kojetín and Chropyně, we’ll construct modern platforms providing convenient access to trains. Passengers will reach the platforms via underpasses with step-free access. Conditions will also improve for local residents, thanks to extended underpasses beyond the station areas. Additionally, new parking spaces will be created in these locations,” said Jiří Svoboda, the CEO of Správa železnic.
In addition, the Věžky halt will also be upgraded to modern standards, and a new passing loop near the village of Bochoř will allow for track switching. All bridges and culverts along the line will be refurbished, and a new 120-metre bridge will be constructed over the River Morava in Kojetín.
The Kojetín – Přerov rail section will undergo full modernisation and a double track will be constructed allowing trains to run at up to 200 km/h, from currently 100 km/h.
The total cost of the construction is CZK 13.4 billion (EUR 547.5 million). The works will be carried out by a consortium of companies including Subterra, OHLA ŽS, Swietelsky Rail, Elektrizace železnic Praha, and Firesta-Fišer, rekonstrukce, stavby. The installation of the ETCS and related safety equipment in this section is co-financed by the European Union through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). The allocated grant amounts to EUR 5.2 million. National funding for the full project is being provided by the State Transport Infrastructure Fund.
The project will run alongside the ongoing modernisation of the neighbouring section towards Nezamyslice. In May, SZ began construction and modernisation works on the 10-km Nezamyslice–Kojetín section, which will include the construction of the 744-metre-long Němčice Tunnel.
“The modernised line between Brno and Přerov will not only offer faster and more frequent connections – thanks to European investments in the ETCS and safety systems, this part of the Czech rail network will also be significantly safer. I believe this investment demonstrates the tangible benefits of our EU membership,” said Václav Lebeda, spokesperson for the European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic.
The Brno – Přerov HSR is part of the Prague – Brno – Ostrava high-speed corridor. The entire route of the current single-track railway will be double-tracked, level crossings along the line will be removed and the line will be modernised to allow trains to run at up to 200 km/h.
The launch of works on the Kojetín – Přerov section marks another important step in the Czech Republic’s ambition to develop a fully integrated high-speed rail network. This initiative is not only about faster travel but also about enhancing regional development, reducing congestion on roads, and cutting carbon emissions by shifting more traffic to rail. The line is expected to provide a major upgrade for both passenger and freight services, improving reliability and competitiveness for operators.
Once the Brno – Přerov corridor is completed, it will serve as a crucial link within the broader TEN-T (Trans-European Transport Network) framework, strengthening the Czech Republic’s position as a key transit country in Central Europe. The modernisation will also create new opportunities for cross-border cooperation with Slovakia and Austria, with potential future connections towards Vienna and Bratislava. Ultimately, the high-speed corridor will deliver not just local improvements, but strategic value for the entire region.
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