Transport
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.
Investors push for new Danube port as critics warn of ‘eco-massacre’
The project faces opposition due to its location in a protected area.
New highway sticker prices set to rise
One of the coalition leaders, Andrej Danko, wants to see vignettes abolished.
New one-day highway stickers now available for drivers
The National Highway Company especially expects interest from foreign drivers passing through Slovakia.
What are the reasons for traffic jams in Bratislava?
One reason is targeted changes to motivate people to switch from cars to city public transport, says traffic expert Jozef Drahovský.
Trains to Split in Croatia operate once again
Departing three times a week.
News digest: Whoah! Bratislava airport unveils summer flight plan
A Czech rail operator connects Prague and Ukraine, Dominika Cibulková endorses Pellegrini, and Bratislava events.
RegioJet connects Ukrainian city with Prague via Slovakia
Like the Czech operator, the Slovak carrier also runs trains to Ukraine.
Slovakia, facing labour shortages, is to allow more visas for foreign workers
Government approves proposal aims to amend the process for admitting people.
Some trains from Bratislava to Vienna will be out of service until December
Repair work on the track from Bratislava to Marchegg will begin next week.
Slovakia will issue national visas to drivers from third countries also this year
In 2023, Slovakia lacked 12,000 bus and lorry drivers.
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