Bulgaria Launches Two of 12 Delivered Coradia Stream EMUs Into Service
Bulgarian State Railways began regular operation with its first two Coradia Stream EMUs on 1 September 2026, after 12 of the 35 ordered units had reached Bulgaria.
Bulgarian State Railways
Romania Orders More EMUs as Bulgaria Tests New Trains
ROMANIA–BULGARIA: The two countries are renewing passenger fleets with 188 contracted EMUs, but delivery, certification and maintenance schedules—not order totals alone—will determine how quickly the new trains reach regular service.
BDZ DB railcars move toward contract signing
As reported by RailwayPro, BDZ DB railcars are part of a contract now being prepared for signing for the Bulgarian passenger rail operator.
Nis–Dimitrovgrad railway modernisation: new EU and EIB package
The EU is providing additional funding for the Nis–Dimitrovgrad railway modernisation totalling €134 million.
BDŽ Strengthens Fleet with New Siemens Smartron Locomotives
BDŽ has added three more Siemens Smartron electric locomotives under a contract for the delivery of ten modern units for Bulgaria’s domestic routes. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Bulgaria Invests $11.6 Million to Expand Burgas Port Rail Links
Bulgaria has launched a $11.6 million investment to upgrade Burgas Port rail infrastructure, aiming to expand cargo capacity and strengthen links between Europe’s east and west. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom to Deliver 35 Interregional Trains to Bulgaria
Alstom has secured a major contract to deliver 35 electric Coradia Stream interregional trains to Bulgaria and provide 15 years of maintenance services, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable mobility. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Bulgaria Invests in 35 New Electric Trains to Modernize Railways
Bulgaria Finalizes Deal for 35 New Electric Trains in Major EU-Funded Modernization Push. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Shunting Locomotive MDD4: Innovation and Efficiency
Sofia Central Station hosted tests of the shunting locomotive MDD4 12 years ago. BDZ tested this model in 2013 for shunting operations. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Bulgaria Boosts Urgent Railway Safety with New Measures
Bulgaria Implements Urgent Railway Safety Measures. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Bulgaria Awards Alstom Contract for 35 Trains
Alstom Secures Major Train Supply Contract with Bulgaria. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Express Service OOD sends two more ES3000 battery-powered locomotives
The Bulgarian company Express Service OOD has announced the delivery of two more ES3000 battery locomotives to the Ministry of Transport of Bulgaria. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
