Construction of the Boskovická spojka rail link between Boskovice and Brno will not begin until 2032 at the earliest, according to the state infrastructure manager Správa železnic (SŽ). The project aims to enable direct train travel without requiring a transfer in Skalice nad Svitavou, while also including a modernizing overhaul of the station in Boskovice.
The total cost of the project is now estimated at between 3 and 4 billions of crowns, a significant increase from an estimated price of 1.8 billions of crowns a decade ago. SŽ spokesperson David Kabele stated that the timeline for further preparation work will emerge from an updated concept for prioritizing transport construction projects, noting that funding availability remains a key factor.
Station Conditions and Immediate Upgrades
Until major construction begins, the station in Boskovice must rely on interim improvements. Senator for Boskovice Jaromíra Vítková recently highlighted poor platform conditions on Facebook, noting unpaved surfaces that create large puddles during rain, a lack of barrier-free access into train carriages, and problematic restroom facilities.
Following discussions between Vítková and regional SŽ director Libor Tkáč in the spring, railway workers installed payment terminals on the station toilets, allowing passengers to pay by card rather than only with coins. Tkáč also promised project documentation to address unpaved areas and platform conditions, though Vítková noted that SŽ has no immediate plans to repair the station building itself.
Route Details and Regional Planning Context
The Boskovická spojka project spans 6.8 kilometers and includes 1.2 kilometers of entirely new track between the Bělá and Lhota Rapotina junctions. This new connection will allow trains coming from Blansko to route directly toward Boskovice without entering Skalice nad Svitavou. The new section crosses the cadastral area of Lhota Rapotina, featuring a new railway stop of the same name and an elevated track design up to 6 meters above the surrounding terrain to accommodate an overpass requested by the municipality.
Municipal leadership in Lhota Rapotina pushed for a grade-separated crossing to prevent heavy freight traffic from a nearby stone quarry from waiting at a level crossing. However, historical local opposition and budgetary concerns have cast doubt on the timeline. Minister Kupka previously noted at a public meeting that the project might prove unrealizable given budget constraints, while Senator Vítková suggested that the I/73 road project currently holds higher priority for solving local transport issues.
Did You Know? The Boskovická spojka rail link is one of four railway connections on southern Moravia identified twenty years ago to improve transit links to Brno, alongside completed projects in Židlochovice and Hustopeče.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will construction on the Boskovická spojka begin?
According to Správa železnic, construction will not start until 2032 at the earliest, pending an updated prioritization of transport constructions and financial availability.
What improvements are planned for the Boskovice railway station?
The project includes modernizing the station with barrier-free perons, alongside near-term plans by SŽ to design solutions for unpaved surfaces and platform conditions following passenger complaints.
How much is the project expected to cost?
Current estimates place the cost of the project between 3 and 4 billions of crowns, compared to a projected price of 1.8 billions of crowns ten years ago.
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