ČD Cargo’s Results for 2025
Despite the unfavorable situation on the European transport market linked to the transformation of certain industrial sectors, the ČD Cargo Group transported a total of 57.8 million tonnes of freight in 2025, which is by 1.1 million tonnes more than last year. This result is driven by increased demand for international transport of fuels and containers, as well as steadily growing performance abroad.
Changes in the positions of OPŘ directors
Based on the results of an internal selection process, there have been changes to the positions of directors of the Regional Operations Directorates (OPŘs) effective from April 1, 2026:
Third amendment of ČD Cargo Tariff for 2026
In response to current fluctuations in diesel prices, a fuel surcharge is being introduced for consignments transported by diesel-powered locomotives.
Fuel surcharge
Dear business partners, dear colleagues,
We are all closely monitoring the current developments in the Middle East and their impact on oil prices. Fortunately, rail freight transport primarily uses electric traction, which, due to the way energy is being purchased, is not as sensitive to sharp fluctuations in the energy market.
Second amendment of ČD Cargo Tariff for 2026
Amounts of PD 27.92 and PD 27.93 (Supply and pull-out of wagons to and from the siding Závod Střekov – Horní větev 1 at the railway station Ústí nad Labem-Střekov) have been adjusted.
Rail transports of kaolin from Vidnava
ČD Cargo has long been cooperating with Vidnavský kaolin s.r.o. (eurokaolin.com) on the restoration of mining and processing of kaolin raw materials from the Dolní Červená Voda deposit in the areas of Stará Červená Voda, Vidnava, and Velká Kraš, where the company owns a site with a railway siding.
Executive Director of ČD Cargo
The Board of Directors of ČD Cargo has decided to appoint Vladimír Perný, MBA, to the position of Executive Director. He will be responsible for managing and coordinating all the company’s main activities and will also focus on strengthening the role of sales within the company.
Radim Ječný is the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of ČD Cargo, a.s.
At its meeting on January 20, 2026, the Board of Directors of České dráhy, a.s., acting in its capacity as the general assembly of ČD Cargo, a.s., elected Mr. Radim Ječný, PhD., to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of ČD Cargo, a.s. He will take up the position on February 1, 2026.
New collaboration with Hyundai GLOVIS Europe
Monday, January 5, 2026, can be considered the start of a new collaboration between ČD Cargo and Hyundai GLOVIS Europe.
Possible transport restrictions
Due to heavy snowfall across most of Europe, there may be restrictions or even complete interruptions to operation on some railway lines.