Projects

Currently, when the world is facing the solution of a significant question within the area of environmental policy, ČD Cargo is becoming an important player within the area of effective transport of various types of materials within the whole Europe.

Considering the aim to create effective transport within the whole European network it is necessary that ČD Cargo participates in the solution of various projects, which may introduce to the company extensive knowledge within the area of science, research, active employment politics, and other areas, not only within the railway transport.

Implementation of the projects in ČDC takes place in various areas, and the participation represents a great contribution to the company. ČD Cargo in cooperation with various institutes, from the Czech Republic and abroad, participates in various projects focusing on increasing the quality of provided services and at the same time due to the projects, ČD Cargo is becoming more competitive in the European market of railway transport.

Support of the projects

ČD Cargo, during the creation and implementation of individual projects, tries to receive a support from various external sources, in particular the funds financed from the EU, but not limited to. ČD Cargo in these projects operates as an independent applicant, when the project is resolved by the ČDC employees from the beginning, and also as a partner within the consortium comprising of the Czech and International partners.

Projects financed from EU funds

Project for equipment of the series 753.7 locomotives with ETCS

Public support program:	Ensuring interoperability in rail transport
Call title:	Call No. 75 – Ensuring interoperability in rail transport – equipment with ETCS on-board units (hereinafter “Call”)
Project title:	Delivery and installation of the ETCS mobile part in selected ČD Cargo, a.s., 753.7 series traction vehicles (hereinafter “Project”)

Project description

The aim of the Project is to equip a total of 30 traction vehicles of the series 753.7 with the European Train Control System (Level 2, Baseline 3). The Project is co-funded by the European Union. The total co-funding rate amounts to a maximum of 85% of eligible costs, with the maximum amount of aid for equipment of one traction vehicle with the ETCS mobile part making CZK 6,750,000. The completion of the Project is expected by March 31, 2023.

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