We are pleased that, in addition to ZSSK and ZS Cargo, we will also be cooperating with a carrier from our neighbors – České dráhy.
In March of this year, they took delivery of the first six locomotives from us, bearing the numbers 193.695, 193.696, 193.698, 193.699, 193.769, and 193.963.
Shortly thereafter, the locomotives were sent to the depot, where they were given new livery. The design is quite simple – it consists of the carrier's logo and colors, and on the side you will see a QR code that links to a product. However, all of them are related to Czech Railways and its activities.
Examples include ID Karta, ČD Bike, Můj Vlak, and the Železnice srdcem Foundation.
And on which routes will you see Siemens Vectron locomotives? The first five run on the R18 line as so-called Slovak Express trains.
These trains run at two-hour intervals on the Prague – Luhačovice route and, in addition, one pair each on the Prague – Zlín, Prague – Veselí nad Moravou, and Olomouc – Luhačovice routes. Every day, they cover more than 1000 kilometers.
The last locomotive operates a daily circuit on the Prague–České Budějovice route, covering an average of 464 kilometers.
However, these six locomotives are far from the end of the story. Another seven will be delivered in 2022.
