When the railway cartel is defeated, there will be enough money. Unnecessary things are being built, says Jančura

Radim Jančura, the head of the largest private rail operator RegioJet, has strongly criticized what he describes as years of wasteful spending on superfluous railway construction projects in the Czech Republic. He argues that these projects fail to deliver meaningful improvements, such as reducing travel times, while draining public funds.

Jančura further contends that the state is losing significant revenue due to a failure to tackle alleged cartel behavior within railway contract bidding processes. He believes that addressing these issues is crucial for more efficient use of public money in the sector. The recent personnel changes at Správa železnic, the national railway infrastructure manager, are viewed by Jančura as a move in the right direction, suggesting a potential for reform.

The interview also touches upon RegioJet's strategic decisions, including why the company withdrew from bidding on a major Czech railway contract. Additionally, Jančura discusses the conditions under which the company might consider returning to operate commercial routes in Poland, indicating a complex and strategic approach to market participation.