ČD Cargo
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The ČD Cargo Photo Contest Has Its Winners

This year’s ČD Cargo Photo Contest attracted 144 photographers, who sent us over 1,100 photos of our trains from all over Europe. Once again, the selection process was not easy, as the quality of the photos continues to improve.

ČD Cargo Returns to Profit

In the first half of 2026, the ČD Cargo Group reported a pre-tax profit of CZK 385 million and transported a total of 27.8 million tonnes of freight. The improved financial performance was largely driven by the effects of the company’s streamlining efforts from previous years, as well as its proactive business strategy.

Strengthening ČD Cargo’s Business

Effective from August 15, 2026, Václav Andrýsek, MBA, assumed the position of Commercial Director at ČD Cargo, a.s. He will be responsible for managing ČD Cargo’s sales activities, designing and implementing the company’s medium-term commercial strategy, and for achieving its business objectives. In his new role, Václav Andrýsek will focus on strengthening customer relationships, developing business opportunities, consolidating ČD Cargo’s position in the domestic market, and strengthening the company’s position in the Central European transportation market.

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:

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.