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. It supervises the Czech rail system and investigates rail accidents and incidents.INTRODUCTION
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History

In accordance with Act No. 77/2002, the agency was established in January 2003.

References

External links

The Rail Safety Inspection Office of the Czech Republic homepage

The Rail Safety Inspection Office of the Czech Republic homepage
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