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Construction of Bratislava bypass via PPP project could be overpriced
BUILDING a bypass around Bratislava via the so-called PPP (public-private partnership) project might be overpriced by €1 billion compared to a standard form of construction.
RegioJet to connect Zvolen with Prague
PRIVATE carrier RegioJet is to commence a direct rail service from Zvolen (Banská Bystrica Region) to Prague.
Pendolino should return to the rails in September
THE CZECH high-speed train Pendolino will return to the Košice-Prague route on September 1.
Railways want to be paid for providing luxury even though travellers do not get it
RAIL passengers do not get what they pay for, with inspectors from the Transport, Construction and Regional Development Ministry finding dirt and rubbish when inspecting trains, the Sme daily reported on August 20.
New trains to accelerate public transport
Additional rail stops in Bratislava to play role of costly metro system.
New D1 highway section opened, expected to increase safety
A NEW, 16-kilometre D1 highway stretch between Dubná Skala and Turany, in Žilina Region, was opened on July 10.
Four make it into round two of Bratislava bypass tender
FOUR European consortia out of nine original bidders have made it into the second round of the public tender for constructing a motorway bypass around Bratislava.
Italians, French and Chinese interested in building Bratislava motorway
ITALIANS, the French and Chinese firms are interested in the construction of Bratislava’s motorway bypass, a giant contract worth €4.53 billion. The most recent offer was submitted by a consortium led by China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), the Sme daily reported on June 17.
Váhostav set to apply for motorway tenders
CONSTRUCTION company Váhostav-SK is interested in taking part in all motorway tenders launched this year by the National Highway Company (NDS) provided that its restructuring plan is approved, Director Marián Moravčík has stated, the TASR newswire reported on May 21.
Sale of wagons nears completion
THE SALE of 12,342 wagons owned by state-run railway freight carrier Cargo Slovakia is close to finished.
Váhostav restructuring faulty, bankruptcy looms
THE POTENTIALLY botched administration of theVáhostav construction firm's restructuring has the company facing the threat of bankruptcy once again.
RegioJet to launch night trains from Bratislava, Prague to Košice
PRIVATE railway operator RegioJet, a.s. will add a new pair of night trains on its long-distance routes from Bratislava and Prague to Košice.
Trains from Prague to Bratislava to get faster
SLOVAKIA and Czech Republic will modernise the railway connection between Prague and Bratislava allowing trains to travel up to 160-200 kilometres per hour (99.4-124.2 miles per hour), the SITA newswire reported on May 12.
Firms look to outsource their logistics
Growing trend in Slovakia mirrors past patterns in western Europe.
Arriva plans Prague-Trenčín rail connection
ANOTHER passenger operator is interested in long-distance train travel in Slovakia.
V4 agree to coordinate cross-border commuting
TRANSPORT coordination between the Visegrad Four (V4) countries – Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary – was the core of conference in Bratislava on April 29.
Fair-Play Alliance: Váhostav’s Moravčík represented shell company
CURRENT CEO of the Váhostav-SK construction company, Marián Moravčík, allegedly also represented the Lomark shell company, to which Váhostav owes money.
Cog railway opened season in April, starting with Košice ride
THE COG steam train based in Tisovec began its operating season in the end of April when it took a ride to an event in Košice. Throughout the tourist season, it will run twice a month – more than originally planned.
State railways denies responsibility for RegioJet derailing
THE STATE railway company Železnice SR (ŽSR) is not responsible for derailment of RegioJet train on March 16, spokeswoman Martina Pavliková told the TASR newswire on April 23.
RegioJet threatens with cancelling trains
PRIVATE Czech carrier RegioJet announced its plans to increase the number of trains on the Bratislava-Košice route.
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