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March 12, 2026 | Europe

Serbian president presents new vision for rail

Serbia 2030 strategy envisages the construction and rehabilitation of 1392.7km of lines by 2035.

March 10, 2026 | Analysis

Slow start for upgraded Budapest - Belgrade main line

The Hungarian section of the upgraded Budapest - Belgrade main line opened for freight traffic on February 27. However, the start of passenger operations is on hold while the Chinese-supplied signalling equipment is certified, as Ferenc Joo explains.

December 6, 2023 | Main line

Subotica - Szeged passenger service restored

Through rail service avoids delays at the border between Serbia and Hungary.

October 4, 2022 | Infrastructure

Upgraded Belgrade - Budapest line now set for 2025

Serbian president says journey time will be 2h 45min.

March 29, 2022 | Infrastructure

Belgrade - Novi Sad line reopens following reconstruction

The line speed has been increased to 200km/h, reducing journey times.

March 11, 2019 | Locomotives

Serbian Railways orders EffiShunter 300 locomotives

CZ LOKO announced on March 11 it will supply two EffiShunter 300 locomotives to Serbian Railways (ŽS) for maintenance work and shunting, as part of the company’s strategy to expand its market.

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