The backbone of the network is the international corridor. These are double or triple-track mainlines where high-speed Pendolino trains (Class 680) race alongside heavy freight trains hauled by dual-voltage locomotives. Driving here is high-pressure; the signalling systems are complex, and the timetable density is high.
Once you haul a freight train over the "Ramsauk" pass in a winter blizzard with the wipers struggling against the snow, listening to a two-stroke diesel echoing through the valley, you will never go back to driving the default trains. railworks cz sk
The crown jewel of Czech Railways (ČD), the Class 680 is a tilting train capable of high speeds on curving track. Operating this train in RailWorks requires mastering the tilting mechanism and the specific safety systems used on the network. It offers a stark contrast to the heavy freight experience, focusing on speed, precision, and passenger comfort. The backbone of the network is the international corridor