Tábor–Bechyně railway
The Tábor–Bechyně railway was the first electrified railway line in the Czech Republic, opening in 1903.[1]
| Tábor–Bechyně railway | |
|---|---|
 A ČD 100 class locomotive at Bežerovice | |
| Overview | |
| Status | open |
| Owner | Správa železniční dopravní cesty |
| Termini | Tábor Bechyně |
| Stations | 13 |
| Service | |
| Route number | 202 |
| Operator(s) | České dráhy |
| Rolling stock | ČD Class 814 ČD Class 113 ČD Class 100 kkStB 40.0 |
| History | |
| Opened | 21 June 1903 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 24 km (15 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 1500V DC |
| Operating speed | 60 kilometres per hour (37 mph) |
History
The proposal for construction of the line was submitted to the Czech Diet in 1896.[2]
In 2020, it was announced that the line would be converted to the standard 25 kV at 50 Hz.[3]
Service
The line also has regular heritage services: On summer weekends Bobinka locomotives are used every two hours, with the original EMUs operating on selected dates.[2]
See also
- Bechyně Bridge, a Czech national cultural monument which carries the line over the Lužnice river
References
- ČD; Národní technické muzeum. "A ride with Elinka along the Bechyňka" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- "Nostalgic Rail Journey". Visit Tábor. Archived from the original on 27 September 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- Šindelář, Jan (30 January 2020). "Dokument: Radní schválili konverzi Bechyňky, modernizace vyjde na 300 milionů" (in Czech). Archived from the original on 17 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
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