Transport & Infrastructure

The Czech Republic, with its strategic location in Central Europe, serves as a vital transit hub that connects Eastern and Western Europe. The nation has been focusing on enhancing its transport infrastructure to improve economic efficiency, connectivity, and to meet the demands of increasing mobility.

The government's commitment to infrastructure development is evident in its plan to extend the motorway network. The current length of 1,500 kilometers will be extended to 2,000 kilometers in total by 2033. The future expansion aims to facilitate smoother cross-border transport and enhance domestic connectivity between the main reginal cities.

The Czech government has shown a growing interest in utilizing private finance delivering major infrastructure programmes. The first pilot PPP project, the D4 motorway (EUR 440 million) completed construction by the end of year 2024 and successfully commenced operation from January 2025. The current PPP pipeline in year 2025 involves three PPP projects with the capital value of EUR 6.5 billion. The D35 motorway (EUR 1.5 billion) involves construction of 35 km and 57 km in total for O&M. The PRAK project is the railway connection between the city centre and the airport. The PPP section involves 10 km of railway line and an underground station at the airport. The project excludes rolling stock and provision of transport services. Both projects are in the tender phase already. The largest anticipated PPP project is the first section of the new high-speed railway, so called The Moravian Gate, which will be 90 km long and has EUR 4 billion capex. It foresees to commence its construction in 2028-2029.

The Czech Republic is embarking on an ambitious plan to develop a high-speed railway (HSR) network. The proposed HSR lines aim to dramatically reduce travel times between major cities in the Czech Republic and neighbouring countries. The network will encompass 700 kilometers of railway lines designed for speeds up to 350 km/h. The government's vision is to transform the country's railway system into a modern, efficient, and competitive mode of transport. With an investment exceeding EUR 40 billion planned over the next 20 years, the focus is not only on building new high-speed lines but also on upgrading existing railway infrastructure to enhance capacity, safety, and service quality. Electrification of railway lines, modernization of stations, and the introduction of new technologies are key components of this investment strategy.

These efforts are expected to significantly increase the competitiveness of rail transport, reduce environmental impact, and provide a sustainable alternative to road transport. All these initiatives mentioned above, supported by significant investments, are set to enhance the country's connectivity, boost economic growth, and position the Czech Republic as a key transportation hub in Central Europe.