Czech Republic Modernization Tender

The modernization of the key transit corridor between Rokycany and Pilsen was completed by the complete launch of the Ejpovsky tunnel. The journey by train from Prague to Pilsen is reduced by 1 hour 14 minutes thanks to this railway project which includes the new longest tunnel in the Czech Republic. The modernization of the corridor which was co-financed by the European Union from the Cohesion Fund under the Operational Program Transport will also increase railway safety and passenger comfort.Pilsen belongs to the centers to be available from Prague by rail within one hour and we are gradually getting there. Another goal is to improve connections with Germany thanks to the planned increase in speed between Prague and Munich. Implementation of this intention will allow the recent decision of the Federal Minister for Transport to promote the electrification project and modernize the German part of the connection to the highest priority in the Federal Road Traffic Plan says Transport Minister Dan ok. The project dealt with the modernization of the line from Rokycany to the Ejpovice stop largely after the existing railway body. The modernized section of Rokycany - Pilsen is part of the Trans-European Transport Network TEN-T and lies on the western branch of the III. transit railway corridor Prague - Pilsen - Cheb - state border with Germany.The main construction of the project was the Ejpovick tunnel which consists of two monorail tubes and is the longest railway tunnel in the Czech Republic. It is traced to a speed of 200 km h. The length of both monorail pipes is about 4 150 meters. Within the framework of the modernization of the corridor bridges and passes have also been built or reconstructed in the built-up areas there are newly noise-proof walls security systems have also undergone a significant modernization. Passenger comfort has also been enhanced by the construction of new platforms that are wheelchair accessible. Stations and stops have also been acquired by new lighting and information facilities.The modernization of the Rokycany - Pilsen section was co-financed under the Operational Program Transport 2007-2013 its II. phase is being implemented under the current Operational Program Transport 2014-2020. The estimated total investment cost of the construction amounted to CZK 6.783 billion excluding VAT. The planned contribution of the European Union from the Cohesion Fund to the whole construction can reach CZK 3.520 billion. National funding of the project was provided by the State Fund for Transport Infrastructure.