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Slovakia State Railways ZSSK

May 6, 2026 | Fleet

Slovakia secures EU funding for BEMU fleet order

ZSSK has already signed an order for 16 trains worth €144m, with an option for 20 more.

January 8, 2026 | Fleet

IRJ news in brief - Fleet: Arriva Netherlands orders more Flirt EMUs

A round-up of recent fleet supply stories, including a win for Hyundai Rotem in Edmonton and the purchase of refurbished sleeping cars by Slovakia’s ZSSK.

December 4, 2025 | Fleet

ZSSK orders BEMUs from Škoda

Framework deal worth around €332m for 36 trains, includes likely initial order for 16 units.

November 12, 2025 | Europe

ZSSK board dismissed after second major accident

Accident near Pezinok follows head-on collision on October 13.

May 2, 2025 | Fleet

Slovakia orders more Kiss EMUs

New Stadler-built double-deck trains to enter service with ŽSSK from the end of 2026.

December 1, 2023 | Main line

RegioJet to operate into Ukraine from January 2024

Overnight service from Prague to Chop in conjunction with Ukrainian Railways.

August 27, 2022 | Main line

Leo Express wins PSO contract to operate Bratislava - Komárno services

The private operator beat ŽSSK and Yosaria Trains in the final round of the tender.

February 24, 2022 | Policy

Neighbouring countries to operate evacuation trains from Ukraine

Passenger services suspended and freight paused as Russia invades Ukraine.

December 20, 2021 | Fleet

ŽSSK puts Stadler EMUs into service on TEŽ network

Only two of the five new trains are currently operating following a delayed delivery.

September 15, 2021 | Europe

ZSSK buys more Škoda-ŽOS Trnava EMUs

Nine four-car RegioPanter EMUs to be built by end of 2023, with option for 11 more.

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