The Czech rail infrastructure manager, Správa železnic (SZ), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed an agreement for the preparation of a PPP scheme for the Brno–Přerov HSR.

The PPP project covers the construction of three major sections between Brno and Nezamyslice, located in the Prostějov District of the Olomouc Region. These sections form a crucial part of the future high-speed rail network in the Czech Republic, aiming to link Brno and Přerov more efficiently and to enhance national and international rail connectivity. Once completed, the line will allow trains to operate at speeds of up to 200 km/h, substantially reducing travel times and boosting rail capacity for both passenger and freight transport. Under the PPP model, the selected concessionaire will be responsible for developing the detailed project documentation, financing the construction works, and subsequently operating and maintaining the infrastructure for 25 years.

The modernisation and upgrading of the Brno–Přerov railway line have been divided into several stages. The first phase, between Brno and Blažovice, will see the construction of a new track alignment that bypasses Ponětovice and Brno-Tuřany Airport, while maintaining service through Šlapanice. This phase also includes the complete reconstruction of Brno-Slatina station and the addition of new stops at Brno-Tuřany and Brno-Černovická terasa, enhancing access to the growing southern parts of the city. The following sections between Blažovice, Vyškov, and Nezamyslice involve the construction of an entirely new double-track line built mostly on a new track bed. These sections will require major engineering works, including the construction of five new tunnels – notably the 980-metre long Holubický tunnel and the 700-metre Rousínovský tunnel – and several large railway bridges to ensure a straight and efficient route profile suitable for high-speed operation. In the Nezamyslice to Přerov section, infrastructure upgrades will be complemented by new tunnels and bridges, including the Nemčický tunnel, which will be approximately 750 metres long. Station modernisations at Kojetín and Chropyně are also planned, further improving the overall quality of railway services in the region.

It also contributes to broader objectives, including strengthening the TEN-T (Trans-European Transport Network) corridors, promoting a shift from road to rail transport, and supporting the Czech Republic’s goals for decarbonisation and sustainable mobility.