ČD Class 162/163 locos with short push-pull sets will be replaced from December by Regiojet trains, likely to be hauled by modern Class 388.2 ‘Traxx 3’ locos. 162 018 arrives at Ústí nad Labem-
Střekov shortly after crossing the river Labem on April 3, 2016 with a service from Ústí nad Labem-západ to Kolín.
KEITH FENDER
CZECH private operator RegioJet won its third concession tender in April and will replace Czech Railways’(ČD) Class 163 hauled push-pull trains running semi-fast trains on the‘R23’ inter-regional route from Ústí nad Labem-západ and Kolín in December this year.