Czech Republic’s national railway operator reports highest transport output since 1994
The year 2018 was extremely successful for České dráhy, whose services were used by the largest number of customers reported in the last 10 years.
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Every year around the world, billions of people travel by rail. But as passenger numbers continue to grow, and the expectations of passengers continue to be more demanding, the pressure on rail organisations to deliver high-quality passenger journeys increases.
What do passengers want from rail? What are the trends and challenges facing passengers, and how is the industry moving forward to deliver better services?
The year 2018 was extremely successful for České dráhy, whose services were used by the largest number of customers reported in the last 10 years.
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