Private rail carrier Ivkoni Express plans to invest €100 million over the next 12 years, during which it will transport passengers on rail routes in the so-called Northern and Southern lots
A total of 813 BDZ employees will transfer to the private operator that will transport passengers from next year – Ivkoni Express
Currently, there is a shortage of 36-37 carriages to cover the train schedule. However, by the end of the year, the shortage will increase to 70 carriages
The Bulgarian railway sector has received a significant boost after the European Commission approved changes to the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP)
Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) continues to experience serious financial difficulties, with all three main companies reporting negative results at the end of May 2025
Rail transport in Bulgaria is on the verge of a historic change that, in theory, should bring more competition but also challenges
The Ministry of Transport has launched the procedure for selecting public rail carriers. Currently, there is only one such carrier – the state-owned BDZ
The European Commission's answer is necessary due to the fast approaching RRP deadline
The Bulemu consortium, with the participation of the French Alstom and the Bulgarian RPV Invest, will deliver the 35 trains, financed with funds under the Recovery and Resilience Plan
The Bulgarian Ministry of Transport has decided to buy an additional 5 electric trains from the Czech manufacturer Škoda. The ministry has taken this step
Pimk Rail Express aims to operate other railway routes in Bulgaria besides the Sofia-Burgas line
The largest tender of the four launched for the supply of new rolling stock, financed under the Bulgarian Recovery and Resilience Plan
A third tender for the delivery of new trains to Bulgaria, financed under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, has now been suspended
