VRT Jižní Morava
VRT Jižní Morava (HSL South Moravia) is part of the international connection between the Czech Republic, Austria and Slovakia. Our VRT/HSL route may in the future connect to a cross-border section in Slovakia.
| Fast Connections | RS 2 VRT Brno – Břeclav st.hr. – Slovakia/Austria |
|---|---|
| Section (from – to) | Modřice – Rakvice |
| Regions | South Moravian |
| Total length (without exits) | 34,3 km |
| Total length (with exits) | 43,9 km |
| Exits (city/direction) | Rakvice (direction Břeclav) Modřice (direction Brno) |
| Maximum speed | 320 km/h |
| Maximum design speed | 350 km/h |
| Operation | High-Speed trains 320 km/h Conventional trains 200 to 230 km/h |
| Number of bridges – elevated tracks | 19 |
| Number of tunnels | 1 |
| Number of overpasses | 19 |
| + footbridges for pedestrians and cyclists only | 1 |
| Reconstructed railway stations | Modřice |
| Some topics of interest | A very long bridge of about 1,350 metres – the “EVL Elevated Tracks” |
The new line will shorten journey times on the Brno – Břeclav line for both regional and long-distance trains, because after completion of the VRT/HSL, long-distance trains will be moved onto it, freeing up the existing line for the development of suburban and regional service.
The line route and technical solution is adapted to the needs of the NATURA 2000 protected area at Vranovice forest. A 1,350-metre section of elevated track has been designed for the area so that the site will encroach as little as possible on a protected and environmentally valuable area. South of Rakvice, the existing line will be modernised for speeds of 200 km/h. Both structures will form a complete solution.
