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.
First amendment of ČD Cargo Tariff for 2026
Amounts of PD 82.31 and PD 82.32 (Negotiation of a request for permitting the transport of an exceptional consignment) for category 1 and category 2 have been adjusted.
Change of regime and telephone number of the ČD Cargo information line
As part of improving our services and unifying ČD Cargo’s communication channels, the infoline at the current telephone number +420 972 242 255 will be discontinued as of January 1, 2026.
Amendment of the SPP
On January 1, 2026, Amendment No. 19 to the ČD Cargo Contractual Conditions of Carriage will come into effect.
Collective labour agreement for 2026 concluded
On November 27, the management of ČD Cargo, a.s., concluded a Company Collective Labour Agreement with its social partners valid for 2026. In response to changing conditions on the transport market, the company is going through an exceptionally difficult period of restructuring, therefore the result of the negotiations is proof of the constructive approach of all parties involved. By signing, the social partners also appreciated the effort to find a balanced solution that respects the current economic possibilities of the company.
Strengthening the ČD Cargo sales
As of November 14, 2025, Mr. Jiří Horáček has taken up the position of Director of the Sales Department, who will be responsible for managing ČD Cargo’s sales activities, implementing the sales strategy and achieving its business goals.
ČD Cargo Tariff for 2026
ČD Cargo, a.s., has issued a new Tariff (TVZ) with effect from 1 January 2026.