Transport
Leo Express to run direct Prague–Bratislava trains via Petržalka
From April 2026 the Czech operator will launch two daily return services.
Bratislava revives major tram project after botched tender
Revised €102 million plan for Ružinov line includes greener design and hopes of shorter travel times through the Slovak capital.
Why are trains delayed around Bratislava?
Faults and engineering works cause a third of delays.
Still no roof over their heads: Petržalka tram stops left half-built
City brings in new subcontractor after botched work leaves passengers waiting at incomplete stops.
Trains between Bratislava and Vienna via Devínska Nová Ves will resume in October
After reconstruction and electrification, the 2.4-km section from Devínska Nová Ves to the Austrian border will reopen, cutting travel time to 56 minutes.
Slovakia launches first direct trains to Ukraine’s Uzhhorod
New cross-border service marks milestone in Ukraine’s shift to European-gauge rail.
Bratislava hero tram driver reunites Swedish tourist with lost wallet
Ronald Lupták has been praised after going the extra mile to return a wallet stuffed with cash, ID and bank cards to a grateful Swedish visitor.
“We relieve ourselves in front of the public”: Bus drivers slam lack of toilets
Trnava bus drivers say a lack of facilities forces them into humiliating situations during their shifts.
German rail logistics group pulls plug on Slovak freight arm Retrack
Collapse leaves more than 100 employees unpaid as market turbulence hits central Europe.
Leo Express revives plans for train from Brussels to Bratislava
Previous attempt abandoned amid political and commercial doubts; new bid still in early stages.
Slovakia to scrap zero-fare train tickets and expand self-service rail travel
ZSSK’s app now accounts for a growing share of ticket sales, signalling a shift towards digital-first rail travel.
Even a landlocked Slovakia needs a maritime policy – and it starts with railways
A conversation on maritime logistics from the perspective of a landlocked country.
Tvrdošín bypass opens to ease congestion in northern Slovakia
After years of stagnation in Slovakia’s highway construction, 2025 is set to mark a turning point.
Slovakia’s new railway boss wants nicer Bratislava station, faster trains – and fewer staff
Can Slovakia catch up with Czechia? Ivan Bednárik talks track upgrades, staff cuts and broken funding.
Slovak hydrogen aircraft project aims for green revolution in the skies
With EU support, a pioneering hydrogen VTOL could replace helicopters and reshape sustainable travel.
Too little, too late? Bratislava Main Station’s revamp is still a distant prospect
Despite decades of planning, Slovakia’s busiest station remains outdated and unloved.
A bus now runs through it: Slovakia and Poland’s Tatras finally connect
After years of patchy service, a new cross-border bus links the Slovak and Polish High Tatras year-round.
Poland edges toward green light on long-delayed Kraków–Košice rail revival
Warsaw signals cautious interest in restoring international trains – but critics remain doubtful.
Still waiting: Slovak-Austrian rail project faces more delays and cost overruns
Delays, flooding and unexpected discoveries have pushed projected completion of a revamp to the Bratislava-Vienna line back to late 2025.
Cyclists, sausages and a railcar called Hurvínek
Slovakia’s nostalgic train rides offer more than just scenery.
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- Netherlands urges EU court action over Slovakia’s constitutional changes
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