Czech rail infrastructure manager, SŽDC, launched the tenders for six important projects with a total value of CZK 8 billion (EUR 309.3 million) which include the reconstruction of three stations and the modernisation and electrification of two lines and one railway junction.
One of the most expensive is the second stage of the Přerov railway junction modernization, which has a value of CZK 3.6 billion (EUR 139 million). The construction of the Přerov junction includes the reconstruction of the overtaking station Dluhonice and line sections Přerov – Prosenice, Dluhonice – Prosenice and Přerov – Dluhonice. Modern safety equipment will contribute to an operation safety improvement.
The second expensive project envisages the modernization and electrification of Šakvice – Hustopeče u Brna line, which is estimated at CZK 1.5 billion (EUR 58 million), followed by the CZK 1 billion (EUR 38.6 million) project which envisages the revitalization and electrification of the Oldřichov u Duchcova – Litvínov line.
The Oldřichov u Duchcova – Litvínov project will see a completely reconstructed line which will considerably improve the regional passenger transport operation between Ústí nad Labem and Litvínov. The section Louka u Litvínova – Litvínov will be electrified, the remaining line section will be reconstructed, line speed will increase up to 100 km/h. An integral part of the revitalization is reconstruction of the railway superstructure and substructure, bridges and culverts, building new platforms in a height of 550 mm above the tracks, the catenary and also signalling and safety equipment (control-command). Operation will be controlled remotely from Louka u Litvínova.
The modernization and electrification of the line Šakvice – Hustopeče u Brna includes reconstruction and complete electrification of this regional line which will allow direct connection to the corridor and a train connection to Brno without having to change. Line speed increase will also be one of the results.
Under the tendered projects, SŽDC also included the reconstruction of three stations with a total value of EUR 72.68 million. They include the reconstruction of Řetenice railway station, valuated at CZK 907 million (EUR 35 million), the reconstruction of Mikulášovice dolní nádraží railway station, with a value of CZK 121 million (EUR 4.68 million) and the reconstruction of Letohrad railway station, CZK 852 million (EUR 33 million).
The Řetenice station is to be modernized together with parts of the adjoining sections in direction to Oldřichov u Duchcova and Lovosice. In Řetenicíe as such, a centre platform 120 metres long is envisaged as well as an external platform 50 metres long. Access to newly built platforms will be assured by the current footbridge completed with a staircase and two lifts. New station and line signalling equipment will be installed as well.
The reconstruction of Mikulášovice dolní nádraží railway station involves the modernization of station safety equipment with the objective to decrease station operation intervals. Safety equipment will be installed on the crossing with the road III/2674 near the railway stop Vilémov u Šluknova where line speed is currently limited. Station safety equipment is also related to the reconstruction and adaptation of the trackage configuration to a state as required and the reconstruction of platforms to a height of 550 mm above the tracks.
During the reconstruction of Letohrad railway station, a new underpass will be built together with a centre platform. The station reconstruction will increase capacity of the adjoining line sections. The installation of a safety and signalling equipment will reach to Lanšperk in direction to Ústí nad Orlicí and to Žamberk in direction to Týniště nad Orlicí. Letohrad railway station will connect with its new station safety equipment in direction to Jablonné nad Orlicí to an already completed construction from 2009 to Lichkov and to the state border with Poland.
By the end of this year, SŽDC plans to call tenders for the implementation of constructions with total investment exceeding EUR 773.2 million (CZK 20 billion). The company is currently preparing investments in various stages of project preparation for a total value of EUR 2.3 billion (CZK 60 billion).
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