Headquarters Prague, Czech rep. Net income CZK 134 mio. (2015) Total equity CZK 148 mio. (2015) Founded 27 August 2003 Founders Radan Stift, Petr Šimral | Revenue CZK 1,328 mio. (2015) Total assets CZK 329 mio. (2015) Owner HHLA Parent organization METRANS, a.s. | |
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186 182 2 metrans rail s r o lv 166285 do dpov p erov na reprofilaci kol
METRANS Rail s.r.o. (VKM: MTR) is a Czech railway operator. It operates regular freight trains connecting container terminal of its parent METRANS in Prague-Uhříněves with Rotterdam.
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- 186 182 2 metrans rail s r o lv 166285 do dpov p erov na reprofilaci kol
- Odklon metrans rail
- History
- Rolling stock
- References
Odklon metrans rail
History
The company was set up by engine drivers Petr Šimral and Radan Stift in August 2003. Named Railtrans, it started irregular freight transport to Germany. On 1 September 2004 Railtrans became the first Czech open access operator offering regular passenger trains from Liberec to German Zittau using Uerdingen railbuses.
In April 2006 Railtrans announced plans to compete with state-owned Czech Railways on the line Prague - Ostrava. It failed to start operation in December 2006, as the chosen electric locomotives Siemens ES64F4 did not receive necessary permissions (Siemens finally got the approval in December 2011). Due to a scheduled reconstruction of the line Railtrans was refused access to the Prague Main Station, as the subsidised trains of incumbent Czech Railways were given priority. In September 2007 Railtrans decided to abandon the project.
In August 2009 METRANS acquired 50% stake in the company. In March 2011 METRANS increased its share to 80% and in 2014 became the sole shareholder.
Rolling stock
In 2005 the company acquired two V100 Ost locomotives. METRANS Rail operates electric locomotives Bombardier TRAXX F 140MS and diesel locomotives Siemens ER20. In September 2012, METRANS ordered a further three Eurorunner locomotives from Siemens.