Arriva Vlaky S.R.O. (Czech Republic)

Arriva Vlaky s.r.o. is a Czech passenger rail operator and a subsidiary within the Arriva Transport Ceska republika group, which is part of the international Arriva group. The company provides long distance and regional passenger rail services on selected lines in the Czech Republic, including express connections from Prague to central and northern Bohemia and regional services integrated into regional public transport systems such as the Prague integrated transport network. Its rolling stock includes diesel and electric multiple units and locomotives offering first and second class seating, air conditioning on most trains, onboard information systems, WiFi connectivity and power sockets for charging small electronic devices. Arriva Vlaky operates under public service contracts and open access models, serving commuters, leisure travellers and inter regional passengers, and cooperates with regional authorities and infrastructure managers on service planning and timetable integration. Through its affiliation with the wider Arriva group, the company benefits from international rail know how, fleet management and safety systems. Strategically, Arriva Vlaky positions itself as a customer oriented alternative and complement to incumbent rail operators, focusing on comfort, service quality and efficient operation on selected long distance and regional routes in the Czech rail market.