Karel Novak

Karel Novak

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Karel has more than 25 years of experience in news and press media. For many years he was Editor in Chief of Newsroom of Czech National TV Broadcast. As Head of Strategy, Karel is responsible for overal coordination of newsroom team and general content of Railmarket News.
Business

VTG: changes at the top management level

After having worked for VTG for more than 20 years, Sven Wellbrock (Chief Operating Officer Europe and Chief Safety Officer) has decided to leave the Company on 31 December 2023.

November 21, 2023 · 2 min read
Insights

Jing Shan: Rise of Eurasian Rail Freight Corridors

In an exclusive interview with Jing Shan, researcher at the Chair of Railway Operations at TU Dresden, we explore the impact of Eurasian rail corridors on international trade, resilience and supply chain dynamics.

November 20, 2023 · 7 min read
Insights

RAILWAY FILM SERIES: Alois Nebel

RAILMARKET.com recommends movies with railway themes for cozy winter nights. Enjoy the excitement of train travel in the comfort of your own home.

November 19, 2023 · 2 min read
Rolling Stock

ČD: two new Vectrons

Czech Railways takes delivery of ninth and tenth Vectrons this year, heading for West Bohemia and Moravia

November 14, 2023 · 2 min read
Business

ETCS in the Czech Republic: common approach

At a coordination meeting convened by the Czech Railway Authority, the top managers of the eleven most important railway companies in the Czech Republic agreed on further joint action in the implementation of ETCS.

November 6, 2023 · 3 min read
Freight Rail

Dostyk: freight from China +17%

In the first 9 months of this year, the turnover of goods through the Dostyk-Alashankou (PRC) crossing increased by 17% compared to the same period last year and amounted to 11.8 million tonnes. Imports amounted to 3.3 million tonnes (+4%) and exports to 8.5 million tonnes (+24%).

November 1, 2023 · 2 min read
Business

EIB: €1 billion for Czech railway sector

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed its largest ever loan agreement in the Czech Republic with the Ministry of Finance for €992 million to support the modernisation of the country's rail network.

October 25, 2023 · 3 min read
Business

Petr Krumphanzl, UKRCHAM: Doing business in Ukraine

In an exclusive interview with Petr Krumphanzl, Executive Director of the Ukrainian-Czech Chamber of Commerce, RAILMARKET.com NEWS discusses the vital role of logistics in Ukraine and the potential for cooperation in post-conflict reconstruction.

October 18, 2023 · 13 min read
Freight Rail

CZ LOKO: Fair premiere of DualShunter 2000

The DualShunter 2000 dual locomotive, powered by a combustion engine or overhead line power, will have its trade fair premiere in Gdansk at Europe's second largest railway fair, Trako.

September 19, 2023 · 2 min read