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BDZ DB railcars: Bulgaria prepares 91-car deal

16.03.2026

BDZ DB railcars move toward contract signing

Nis–Dimitrovgrad railway modernisation: €134m

18.12.2025

Nis–Dimitrovgrad railway modernisation: new EU and EIB package

BDŽ has added three more Siemens Smartron electric locomotives under a contract for the delivery of ten modern units for Bulgaria’s domestic routes.

26.06.2025

BDŽ Strengthens Fleet with New Siemens Smartron Locomotives

BDZ DB railcars: Bulgaria prepares 91-car deal

16.03.2026

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: €134m

18.12.2025

Nis–Dimitrovgrad railway modernisation: new EU and EIB package

The EU is providing additional funding for the Nis–Dimitrovgrad railway modernisation totalling €134 million. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
BDŽ has added three more Siemens Smartron electric locomotives under a contract for the delivery of ten modern units for Bulgaria’s domestic routes.

26.06.2025

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.
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

10.05.2025

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.
New Coradia Stream Trains from Alstom in Romania

26.04.2025

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.
Bulgaria Finalizes Deal for 35 New Electric Trains in Major EU-Funded Modernization Push

23.04.2025

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.
Sofia Central Station hosted tests of the shunting locomotive MDD4 12 years ago. BDZ tested this model in 2013 for shunting operations

03.04.2025

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.
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Transport launches urgent railway safety steps to protect passengers. Recent accidents on BDZ railways spark immediate action.

28.03.2025

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 recently chose Alstom to deliver 35 electric trains, Transport Minister announced Friday. This contract falls under the National Recovery Plan for swift rail upgrades.

08.03.2025

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.
delivery of two more ES3000 battery locomotives

03.02.2025

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.

18.01.2025

Leadership Changes Announced Following Train Crash in Lokorsko

The recent train crash near Lokorsko has triggered significant leadership changes in Bulgaria’s railway sector. Two executives resigned, prompting temporary appointments to stabilize operations amid ongoing criticism.
Reforms for Bulgarian State Railways Become Top Priority Under New Leadership

16.01.2025

Bulgarian State Railways Urgently Require Reforms, Says Minister Karadzhov

Reforms for Bulgarian State Railways Become Top Priority Under New Leadership. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.