Transport
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Despite decades of planning, Slovakia’s busiest station remains outdated and unloved.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.
Slovakia is experiencing 'transport poverty' – and it's a growing issue, says institute
Some Slovaks who don’t have a car must walk kilometres to reach a bus stop.
Rail passengers in Slovakia hit with new ticketing fees
Critics argue the move penalises those without internet access.
Transit trucks diverted from Bratislava’s busiest bridge. At least in one direction
Authorities hope to ease congestion and pollution by keeping transit trucks out of the city.
Transported by trucks, former government plane will be part of amusement park
At one point, a retired Tupolev Tu-154M had to land in Canada instead of the US.
Slovakia debuts its first hydrogen truck at motor racing facility
The truck has a range of up to 750 km per top-up.
Bratislava-Kyiv train starts this December
Starting December 15, a daily train will link Bratislava to Kyiv.
Slovakia takes another step towards decarbonising road transport
A new LNG filling station for trucks opens near Bratislava.
The clocks go back this weekend; three cross-country night trains will be affected
Most of us will get an extra hour in bed; some will spend that hour in a motionless train.
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