Slovenská strela (Slovak Arrow) is the name of a Czechoslovak express train operated by ČSD on the line between Bratislava and Prague.
Introduced in 1936, Slovenská strela served as a ČSD flagship between the metropolises of Slovakia and Bohemia. It originally ran with unique motor units named also Slovenská strela, later with various motor, steam and electric locomotives.
The train has been in service ever since, except for war years 1939-45. However, in 1965-67, the train was renamed to Ostravan-Bratislavan expres.[1]
Since December 2006 to December 12, 2009 the high-speed Pendolino ETR 680, manufactured in Italy and owned by Czech Railways as ČD Class 680 was introduced to this express.
In the 2010-timetable the train was operating on route Bratislava - Břeclav as EC 277/278 with through coaches from Bratislava to Prague and Ostseebad Binz.
Since the 2011 timetable, Pendolino has been reintroduced on the line and the train is operating again from Bratislava to Prague.[2]