The history of rail transport in the Czech Republic began in the 1820s. Railways were built primarily for the transport of freight. Periods when they were built and operated by commercial operators have alternated with periods of nationalization, public investment or government support. In 2009 the country had of standard gauge track, of which is electrified.České dráhy Group, Statistical Yearbook 2009, available online on www.cd.cz
See also
History of rail transport České dráhy History of the Czech lands Rail transport in the Czech Republic Transport in the Czech Republic
References
Further reading
External links Enzyklopädie zur Eisenbahngeschichte des Alpen-Donau-Adria-Raumes illustrated description of the railways of Czechoslovakia in the 1930s.