Latest Slovakia News
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General Repair and Re-Powering of ČKD 740 Locomotives
This case study from SZ-VIT details the maintenance work and testing carried out on four ČKD 740 locomotives in 2025.
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ZSSK CARGO to Provide First-Mile Logistics for Volvo Cars Plant in Slovakia
ZSSK CARGO has been awarded a tender to supply first-mile rail logistics for a new Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Valaliky.
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Leo Express Unveils New Talgo Trainsets for Czechia and Slovakia
Leo Express has unveiled a new visual identity for its long-distance Talgo trains, scheduled for service across Czechia and Slovakia.
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Slovakia: Škoda to Supply Up to 36 BEMUs to ZSSK
Škoda has signed a framework contract for the supply of 36 battery-powered two-car electric trains to Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK)…
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Slovakia: Stadler to Supply Two Additional KISS Electric Trains to ZSSK
Slovak Railways (ZSSK) has announced the order of a further two high-capacity KISS electric trains from Stadler.
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Stadler Signs Contract for Four New KISS Trains in Slovakia
Slovakian operator ZSSK has signed a new contract with Stadler for the supply of up to four additional trains for its regional network.
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Stadler to Install Additional Traction System on Leo Express Trains
In Central Europe, Stadler has been contracted by Leo Express to install an additional traction system on its fleet of FLIRT trains.
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CZ LOKO Delivers EffiShunter 600 Locomotive to Železiarne Podbrezová
CZ LOKO has delivered the first of three EffiShunter 600 locomotives to Slovakian seamless steel pipe manufacturer, Železiarne Podbrezová.
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PSŽ Orders 2 EffiShunter 1000 Locomotives from CZ LOKO
Prvá Slovenská železničná (PSŽ) has purchased two EffiShunter 1000 locomotives from CZ LOKO to expand its fleet in Romania and Hungary.
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Alstom Receives ETCS Level 2 Order from ČD-Telematika
ČD-Telematika has chosen Alstom to equip seven Pendolino trains and 66 electric vehicles with ETCS Level 2.
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Slovakia: ZSSK Orders Five More RegioPanter Electric Units from Škoda
Slovakian rail company ZSSK has ordered a further five RegioPanter electric units from Skoda Group as part of the modernisation of its fleet…
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Škoda to Deliver an Additional 10 Two-Way Trams to Bratislava
Dopravní podnik Bratislava has contracted Škoda Group to supply 10 new two-way ForCity Plus 30T trams to operate in the Slovak capital.
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Events are back!
WOF Expo is an innovative event, bridging the entire supply chain, seeking to create business opportunities within the “New Europe” region.
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RegioJet Launches Double Deckers in Slovakia
RegioJet has introduced double-decker coaches in Slovakia, purchased from DB Regio. They are hauled by Siemens Eurorunner locomotives.
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RegioJet Adds Budapest to Its Destinations
Open-access operator RegioJet will add Budapest as a train destination starting in June 2020. Its trains currently termiante in Vienna.
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Czech Republic: RegioJet Announces Increase in Passengers
RegioJet is expanding their fleet to increas capacity due to a 12 percent increase of passengers travelling on their long-distance trains.
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Czech Rail Companies RegioJet and Leo Express Carried 11.5 Million Passengers in 2018
RegioJet and Leo Express both report that their 2018 passenger numbers were at a record high, a fact reflected in their revenue for the year…
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Slovakian Rail Company Orders Stadler GTW Multiple Units
Stadler Rail has announced it has secured a contract for five rack-and-pinion / adhesion traction GTW-type multiple units and one locomotive…