A new rail link between two major cities is on the way – Berlin to Prague in two and a half hours
When it comes to cross-border rail transport towards south-eastern Europe, the (Berlin–) Dresden–Prague route is an important link for Germany and the Czech Republic as well as for their neighbouring countries to the south-east. The existing Dresden–Prague railway follows the path of the River Elbe. The environment and topography along parts of the river make expanding and accelerating this line impossible. Building a new line to cope with growing international traffic in future is therefore a common strategic goal of both countries. The line is also a key section of the Trans-European Networks (TEN) and is therefore of strategic importance for freight transport.
- Substantially reducing travel and transport times in national and international long-distance passenger and freight transport
- Integrating the Czech Republic into the high-speed rail network in Central Europe.
- Creating a flood-proof alternative to the Elbe Valley
- Shifting more traffic from road to rail
