SERBIA: State passenger operator Srbijavoz has signed a €35.35 million contract, excluding VAT, with Siemens Mobility for six new multi-system electric Vectron locomotives to replace equipment the company's own director calls unreliable and more than 40 years old.
Serbia rail service suspension came before a major student-led protest planned in Belgrade. It added new pressure to an already tense political confrontation in the country.
The EBRD has approved a loan worth €42 million ($48.6m) for Serbia’s public operator, Srbijavoz, to improve Serbia’s international passenger railway network.
Turkish infrastructure giant Gulermak has secured a $400M Railway Contract to rebuild and modernize a critical segment of Serbia’s Belgrade–Nis railway, enhancing regional transportation networks. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Thousands in Nis mourned the railway station disaster, standing silently for fifteen minutes. Students led this growing movement against corruption. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Serbia will allocate €90 million to develop its railway transport, improving train quality and passenger comfort. The funding will support locomotive upgrades, passenger car modernization, and high-speed train enhancements. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
By 2026, the construction of the high-speed railway between Belgrade and Budapest will be completed. The project will provide faster and more comfortable travel between the two European capitals. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Serbia is modernizing its rail freight services with new diesel locomotives in an EBRD-supported project. This initiative highlights the country’s commitment to boosting logistics and infrastructure efficiency. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Serbian prime minister Milos Vucevic resigned Tuesday following mass anti-corruption protests. Demonstrations began after a tragic railway station collapse in Novi Sad killed 15 people. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Novi Sad railway station tragedy resulted in 15 fatalities and 2 severe injuries, prompting prosecutors to charge 13 officials with public safety violations and construction negligence. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Serbia’s 2025 Budget Law introduces a groundbreaking Green Budget annex, allocating €1 billion for sustainable projects. EUR 528.4 million earmarked for railways highlights the focus on eco-friendly infrastructure. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Serbia Cargo Jsc announces a major purchase of railway platforms with EBRD support. This purchase of railway platforms aims to modernize logistics infrastructure and improve freight transport efficiency. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
