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  • Czechia to build a canal that will link the Danube to the North Sea

    Czechia to build a canal that will link the Danube to the North Sea

    The Czech government has approved the first phase of a canal that will connect the Danube and the North Sea, Czech Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlícek announced on Monday, as Radio Prague International reported.

    The total cost would be about 15 billion CZK and construction work could begin in 2030.

    Unlike the original plan, which aimed to connect the Danube, Oder and Elbe rivers, a study by the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade relies solely on connecting the Danube with the Oder.

    The first phase of the project involves improving the infrastructure between the Czech city of Ostrava and the border with Poland, where the future canal would connect the Polish section to Kozle, at the intersection of the Oder and Klodnica rivers.

    Subsequently, this first section of the canal would be connected to the Danube. The original plan to connect the canal to the Elbe River appears to have been abandoned by the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade because it was considered less economically viable.

    Karel Havlícek stressed that the results of the studies show that the project is both realistic and beneficial for the surrounding region.

    For example, it will provide easier access for local industry to European and global markets as well as opportunities for the tourism sector.

  • New Monoštor bridge connecting Slovakia and Hungary, opened for traffic

    New Monoštor bridge connecting Slovakia and Hungary, opened for traffic

    The new Monoštor bridge connecting Komárom (Hungary) and Komárno (Slovakia) was officially opened for traffic.

    The new road connection, which improves both road transport and inland navigation on the Danube, was supported with €100 million of EU funding through the Connecting Europe Facility (85% of the total costs).

    The new two-lane, 600-metre bridge links the ports of the two Danube cities and removes a crucial bottleneck – the existing Erzsébet Bridge is not suitable for vehicles heavier than 20 tonnes.

    The bridge includes two bicycle lanes.

  • Twin City Liner will return to Bratislava from August 1st

    Twin City Liner will return to Bratislava from August 1st

    From August 1, 2020, the new Twin City Liner will return to its main line and connect Vienna with the Slovak capital Bratislava three times a week, after a break of more than three months due to coronavirus pandemic.

    The new “Red Ticket” allows a trip with the fast catamaran at the price of 22 euros each way in the category Economy Plus.

    A quick booking is recommended as there are only 22 pieces per trip are available.

    For those who have not been able to get any of the coveted “red tickets” the “Twin City Liner Loyalty Bonus” offers a 10 percent discount on the regular ticket price – no matter in which category.

    Seniors (from 60 years of age), students, staff, civil servants and persons with special needs receive every Friday, during the entire season, an 50 percent discount on the Twin City Liner ticket (ID card required).

    During the entire 2020 season, up to two children travel free of charge when accompanied by an adult. In addition, there is also a Twin City Liner surprise package with children’s sunglasses, coloring book and crayons for the little ones.

    Timetable and tickets

    Departures on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays (and holidays) from the Vienna City ship station at Sweden Square at 9:00 A.M., arrival in Bratislava at 10:15 A.M.

    Return from Bratislava at 16:00, arrival in Vienna at 17:30.

    Single price per route and person: 22 euros with red ticket, economy from 30 euros, first class from 37 euros (main deck), Captain’s Lounge 47 euros (upper deck).