The Czech Republic’s rail infrastructure manager Správa železnic has commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to prepare a feasibility study into the potential for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) financing of the proposed high-speed line between Prague and Moravia in the east of the country.

The project is still in the early stages of development, and there are some challenges that need to be addressed before construction can begin. One challenge is the cost of the project, which is estimated to be billions of euros. The Czech government is still working on how to finance the project. Another challenge is the environmental impact of the project. The new line will need to be built through some sensitive areas, and there are concerns about the impact on wildlife and habitats. The government is working with environmental groups to mitigate the impact of the project.

PwC will explore PPPs for two portions of the planned high-speed rail line between Brno and Ostrava, and Brno and Břeclav. Their findings are expected in Q2 2024.