Railways of the Slovak Republic

Slovak freight company ZSSK Cargo announced intentions to conclude the new leasing agreement for Vectron MS locomotives in order to strengthen the position on the market and increase the effectiveness of freight transport.

The European Commission approved Slovakia’s €300 million subsidy scheme for new freight wagons, supporting rail freight development and aligning with EU climate and transport objectives.

ZSSK has put a new RegioPanter train into service, built by Czech manufacturer Škoda Group under a contract for regional transport.

Slovak national railway operator ZSSK has signed a contract with Stadler to supply up to four new KISS electric trains worth approximately €100 million, designated for the route between Bratislava and Žilina.

Slovakia’s ŽSSK launches tenders for a Slovakia trains upgrade, targeting 51 modern units. This overhaul enhances rail travel with sustainable technology.

ZSSK plans a tender to purchase modern hybrid locomotives for railways. The company aims to acquire between ten and twenty machines capable of operating on both electric and diesel power.

The Slovak national railway company ZSSK has announced plans to lease 30 modern Siemens Vectron locomotives, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Slovak national carrier ZSSK plans to purchase up to 40 contact-accumulator trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The topic was discussed during the meeting between the prime ministers of Ukraine and Slovakia on January 24 in Uzhhorod, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

In Slovakia, the operation of the first diagnostic complex "SEVER-1435" by "TVEMA" has commenced, reports railway journal Railway Supplywith reference to Rollingstock.

Yosaria Trains  (Slovakia) has acquired 35 double-decker sleeping cars previously used on Deutsche Bahn CityNightLine services, according to the Railway Supply magazine.

Infrastructure manager ŽSR has awarded ELTRA a €216. 1 million contract to modernize and electrify the 33.