The railway hub at Česká Třebová has been out of Czechia’s sight for many years. Its last major renovation took place in the 1960s. The hub, for which there is no alternative route, has been nearing the end of its life. At last, Prague is coming in to revive the critical piece of infrastructure with a 780 million euro injection.

Česká Třebová is a crucial hub for both freight and passenger traffic. The planned renovation will refurbish all platforms, allow for higher passing speeds at 80 kilometres an hour, reduce noise pollution and connect the hub to the central dispatcher in…