Icy conditions disrupt rail and road transport across parts of Czechia

Icy conditions disrupted rail services in a number of areas early on Tuesday, particularly in central and northern Bohemia. Because of ice forming on overhead lines, several morning trains have been cancelled, including services between Prague and Kolín, from Prague to Kralupy nad Vltavou, and a number of connections from Ústí nad Labem, according to the latest information from Czech Railways.

The disruption affects dozens of services, with most expected to resume in the course of the morning. Problems are also anticipated on roads during the morning rush hour. Pavements have become slippery due to freezing rain and people in areas at risk of black ice are being advised not to travel or go outside unless absolutely necessary.

Prague’s public transport operator also reported weather-related problems on some services early in the morning. Both urban and suburban routes were affected, with some running late and others not operating at all.