Skoda Transportation, together with its subsidiary Skoda Vagonka, has secured a contract in Bulgaria. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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Image source: Bulgarian ministry of transport

This agreement involves delivering five new electric trains, valued at 127.8 million levs ($69.9 million). Bulgaria’s transport ministry, based in Sofia, announced this decision on Thursday, highlighting it as a significant improvement to local rail services.

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Each train will offer seating for at least 300 passengers, along with 15 years of maintenance and staff training, ensuring a robust, sustainable transport solution for Bulgarian commuters.

This project is financed under the Transport Connectivity Programme 2021-2027, with trains set to arrive within two years. These electric trains are planned for high-traffic routes, including Ruse-Varna and Varna-Gorna Oryahovitsa-Mezdra, providing efficient and eco-friendly transit options.

Additionally, these trains may serve shorter distances such as Sofia-Dragoman, addressing the demand for improved connectivity in Bulgaria, said transport minister Krasimira Stoyanova.

In August, Bulgaria selected the Skoda consortium to deliver a fleet of 20 electric single-deck trains, with a total investment of 511.4 million levs.

This move underscores Bulgaria’s commitment to upgrading its public transportation infrastructure, driving both modernization and increased connectivity across the nation.

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