OREANDA-NEWS. On May 14, 2009 The President of Russian Railways, Vladimir Yakunin, met with the Czech Minister of Transport Gustav Slamecka in Prague as part of a working visit to the Czech Republic, reported the press-centre of Russian Railways.

Representatives from Russian Railways, Czech Railways and CD Cargo also took part in the talks.

The two sides discussed issues of bilateral and international cooperation in the railway sector, including increasing transit cargo levels. Additionally, the representatives of the companies exchanged information about the high-potential project to extend 1520 gauge tracks to Bratislava and Vienna, and discussed Czech participation in the project.

In order to increase cooperation, the sides decided to create a joint working group made up of specialists from Russian Railways and Czech Railways.