Czech and Slovak Railways

The Czech Republic and Slovakia emerged as independent countries in 1993, having once been a single country. They have retained different narrow-gauge systems and invested in modern fleets, resulting in a wide variety of trains. This book explores the history of both countries and their railways, featuring over 140 pictures. It also looks at the ambitious plans for new high-speed networks connecting both countries and their neighbors by the late 2030s.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2022
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd

The Czech Republic and Slovakia achieved their independence as separate nations in 1993, succeeding the former Czechoslovakia. This transition marked a significant shift, as the two countries, once united, had shared a single national railway operator. While the change brought about numerous alterations, both nations and their railways still retain numerous commonalities. The evolution of locomotive types has been influenced by modernization and rebuilding efforts, resulting in diverse narrow-gauge systems that continue to operate daily. Both countries have made substantial investments in modern fleets, leading to a significant growth in rail freight operations. This surge has been fueled by globalization and EU membership, resulting in a wide array of trains traversing their networks. Spanning three decades, this comprehensive book delves into the history of both countries and their railways, featuring over 140 previously unpublished photographs. The book concludes by examining the ambitious plans for constructing new high-speed networks, aimed at connecting both countries and most of their neighbors by the late 2030s.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 170 x 243 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802820294