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Slovakia

August 14, 2025 | Financial

Retrack companies apply for insolvency

VTG had sought to turn troubled European traction providers Retrack Slovakia and Retrack Czech around.

August 13, 2025 | Light Rail

Bratislava light rail extension opens

Line 3 extends 3.9km into Slovakia’s largest residential suburb.

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.

March 24, 2025 | Fleet

Slovakia launches fleet tenders worth over €780m

ŽSSK plans to order up to 15 inter-city trains and 36 BEMUs.

February 7, 2025 | Freight

Retrack Slovakia to be integrated into VTG

VTG has purchased all of the company’s remaining shares.

January 28, 2025 | Fleet

Leo Express converts Flirt EMU fleet to dual-voltage

Czech government part-funds work under programme to convert national network to 25kV ac.

September 26, 2024 | Fleet

RS Lease buys Vectron locomotives

Siemens will initially supply 35 locomotives under framework for up to 65.

September 16, 2024 | Infrastructure

Storm hits Central and Eastern European railways

Passengers warned not to travel as heavy flooding causes extensive damage.

April 17, 2024 | Europe

Ukraine begins construction of standard-gauge line to the EU

The 22km line from Uzhhorod to Chop on the border with Hungary and Slovakia will enable the start of cross-border passenger services and boost rail freight.

February 6, 2024 | Fleet

RegioJet launches trial operation with CRRC Sirius EMUs

A train originally ordered by Leo Express is operating on the Kolín - Ústí nad Labem route in the Czech Republic.

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