Czech High-Speed Rail: Kojetín-Přerov Project Details

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Introduction

Správa železnic (SZ) has commenced construction on the 17 km Kojetín – Přerov rail section, a component of the forthcoming Brno – Přerov high-speed line connecting South and Central Moravia. The project aims to modernize the existing line, allowing trains to operate at speeds up to 200 km/h.

Project Overview

The Kojetín – Přerov rail section project is part of the larger Brno – Přerov high-speed line. The modernization includes doubling the existing track and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028. The project will integrate the European Train Control System (ETCS) and involve constructing new station buildings, platforms, and underpasses in Kojetín and Chropyně. Additionally, all 14 level crossings along the route will be removed to enhance safety.

Infrastructure Improvements

In Kojetín and Chropyně, modern platforms will be built to improve passenger access, with underpasses providing step-free access. Underpasses will also be extended beyond station areas to benefit local residents, and new parking spaces will be created. The Věžky halt will be upgraded, and a new passing loop will be constructed near the village of Bochoř for track switching. Bridges and culverts along the line will be refurbished, and a new 120-metre bridge will be built over the River Morava in Kojetín.

Financial and Technical Details

The Kojetín – Přerov rail section’s full modernization and double-track construction will enable trains to increase their speed from the current 100 km/h to up to 200 km/h. The total cost of the construction is CZK 13.4 billion (EUR 547.5 million). The project will be carried out by a consortium including Subterra, OHLA ŽS, Swietelsky Rail, Elektrizace železnic Praha, and Firesta-Fišer, rekonstrukce, stavby. The installation of ETCS and associated safety equipment is co-financed by the European Union through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), with a grant of EUR 5.2 million. National funding is provided by the State Transport Infrastructure Fund.

Related Projects

The project will run alongside the ongoing modernization of the neighboring section towards Nezamyslice. In May, SZ began construction and modernization works on the 10-kilometer Nezamyslice–Kojetín section, including the construction of the 744-metre-long Němčice Tunnel.

Conclusion

The Brno – Přerov HSR is part of the Prague – Brno – Ostrava high-speed corridor. The modernization efforts include doubling the current single-track railway, removing level crossings, and upgrading the line to accommodate trains running at up to 200 km/h.

Company Summary

Správa železnic (SZ): The Czech railway infrastructure manager responsible for the construction and maintenance of railway lines in the Czech Republic.

Subterra: A construction company involved in railway infrastructure projects.

OHLA ŽS: A construction company involved in railway infrastructure projects.

Swietelsky Rail: A company specializing in railway construction and maintenance.

Elektrizace železnic Praha: A company focused on railway electrification and related technologies.

Firesta-Fišer, rekonstrukce, stavby: A construction company involved in railway infrastructure projects.

Technology

ETCS (European Train Control System): A standardized railway signaling and control system designed to enhance safety and improve interoperability across European rail networks.

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