Editing Transport in the Czech Republic (section)

==Railways==
{{see also|Rail transport in the Czech Republic}}
[[File:Railway network Czech Republic.svg|thumb|Map of the Czech railway network]]
The Czech Republic has a total railway length of {{convert|9435|km|mi}} which makes it a country with the second highest rail density in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Europe: rail network density by country size 2019 |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/1243209/europe-rail-network-density-per-country-size/ |access-date=2023-12-01 |website=Statista |language=en}}</ref> The vast majority ({{convert|9341|km|mi}}) is standard gauge. Electrified railways generally have voltages of 3 kV DC or 25 kV AC. {{convert|94|km|mi}} of track is [[Narrow gauge railways in the Czech Republic|narrow gauge]]. The most prominent Czech railway company is the state-owned [[České dráhy]] (ČD) (English: ''Czech Railways''). [[Prague]] has an underground [[rapid transit]] system, the [[Prague Metro]]. In addition, the cities of [[Brno]], [[Liberec]], [[Most (city)|Most]], [[Olomouc]], [[Ostrava]], [[Plzeň]], and Prague have tram systems.

In April 2025, Czechia introduced Europe's first driverless passenger train on the 24-kilometer [[Kopidlno]] to [[Dolní Bousov]] line in the [[Mladá Boleslav District]]. Developed by [[AŽD Praha]], the train features a modified 811 series engine named Edita, equipped with sensors and computing systems to autonomously monitor surroundings and adjust speed. Despite its autonomous capabilities, a driver remains on board during this testing phase due to legal requirements and to handle unforeseen situations. Fully autonomous operation without onboard staff is anticipated by 2031, pending technological advancements and legislative changes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-04 |title=Czechia launches Europe's first driverless passenger train |url=https://english.radio.cz/czechia-launches-europes-first-driverless-passenger-train-8847581 |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=Radio Prague International |language=en}}</ref>