Bulgaria: Four trainsets have been carrying passengers on Lines 1, 2 and 4 since 26 May. Seven of these four-car trains have now reached the Bulgarian capital, and the eighth is due in June.
Recent deals and tenders in the metro train market.
Czech Republic: A four-car trainset has been presented at the company’s factory in Plzeň.
Czech Republic: The manufacturer has delivered a four-car trainset from the plant in Ostrava to the VUZ test circuit in Velim.
Czechia, Bulgaria: The company has started assembly of trains at its Ostrava-based plant. According to the producer, first car bodies are complete, and the operation of the rolling stock will commence in 2026.
Brief overview of key events and news in the urban rail transport market.
Bulgaria: Half of the 16 trains intended to delivery should have automation compatible with previously installed Russian systems, however there are EU sanctions imposed on purchases from Russia.