BDZ's New Electric Trains Start Operating on the Sofia - Plovdiv - Burgas Route

The first modern electric trains, manufactured by the Czech giant Škoda, have already arrived in Bulgaria, marking the beginning of a large-scale modernization of the country's rail transport. The new trains are equipped with modern information systems, wireless internet, USB ports, and electrical outlets, while also ensuring maximum safety through CCTV systems.

The new rolling stock is designed with full accessibility in mind, featuring special spaces for people with reduced mobility, baby strollers, and bicycles. The trains will reach speeds of up to 160 km/h on the main routes from Sofia to Varna and Burgas, reports Plovdiv24.bg.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications is accelerating the certification process so that the trains can enter regular service as soon as possible. The Ambassador of the Czech Republic, H.E. Miroslav Toman, emphasized the significance of the project, noting that it also includes 15 years of maintenance service in Bulgaria. "Our joint project does not end with the delivery of the trains, but rather the opposite. It marks the beginning of a strong and long-term partnership," the ambassador stated, adding that this will create new job opportunities for qualified Bulgarian specialists.

By the end of August 2026, all 25 contracted trains must arrive in the country. By December, the compositions will be used primarily by "BDZ Passenger Transport." After December 13, when the new contracts take effect, 19 trains will serve the Western route, while the remaining 6 will be distributed between the Northern and Southern routes.

Source: Plovdiv24