České dráhy Plans to Acquire Up to Ten Additional ComfortJet Long-Distance Trains

České dráhy is planning to acquire up to ten additional modern ComfortJet trains. Three trains have been firmly ordered, while seven more are available as options to expand cross-border long-distance services.

The positive feedback from passengers and international partners regarding the operation of the modern ComfortJet trains has prompted České dráhy to launch a tender for the delivery of up to ten additional ComfortJet units for long-distance services.

A week ago, České dráhy, together with ÖBB, unveiled the new ComfortJet at Vienna Central Station. From mid-December, it will operate the direct connection between Prague, Vienna, Graz, and Carinthia. By expanding the service, ČD is responding to the sharply increased demand for international rail travel. Since the introduction of Railjet services in 2014, passenger numbers between Vienna and Prague have risen by around 40 per cent. Passengers heading to Berlin have already been able to enjoy the new ComfortJet units of the Czech railway for some time. From May 2026, after the reopening of the Berlin–Hamburg route, services will once again extend to the Hanseatic city on the North Sea.