Alstom electric trains to begin service in Bulgaria this September

Alstom Bulgarian railways Coradia Stream railway modernization electric trains

Bulgaria is set to introduce its first new Alstom electric trains in early September, marking the first major update to the country's railway rolling stock in 20 years. The deployment is part of a larger order for 35 Coradia Stream train sets.

Currently, 12 of the 35 units have been delivered to Bulgaria, with the remaining 23 expected to be ready by April 2027. The first two trains will begin regular service on the Pernik – Sofia – Plovdiv – Svilengrad route, a line capable of supporting speeds up to 160 km/h.

Each train set features six cars, 325 seats, air conditioning, and specialized spaces for bicycles and strollers. The new fleet is designed for interregional travel of up to five hours and includes low-floor construction to assist passengers with reduced mobility. Maintenance will be managed by Alstom in partnership with the Bulgarian company RVP Invest, utilizing a depot in Plovdiv and a second facility currently under construction in Sofia.

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Alstom · Bulgarian State Railways · Georgi Peev · Plovdiv · Sofia

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[● 2 SOURCES] These Alstom and Škoda trains represent the first new rolling stock deliveries in Bulgaria in 20 years. petel.bg
[● 3 SOURCES] Twelve of the 35 ordered electric multiple units have already been delivered to Bulgaria. petel.bg · www.plovdiv24.bg
[● 2 SOURCES] The remaining 23 train sets are scheduled for delivery by April 2027. petel.bg
[● 2 SOURCES] The first two trains will operate on the Pernik – Sofia – Plovdiv – Svilengrad line. petel.bg · www.plovdiv24.bg
[● 2 SOURCES] The new trains can reach a maximum speed of 160 km/h. petel.bg · www.plovdiv24.bg
[● 2 SOURCES] Each train set consists of six cars and provides 325 passenger seats. www.plovdiv24.bg
[○ 1 SOURCE] Maintenance of the trains will be handled by Alstom and the Bulgarian company RVP Invest. www.plovdiv24.bg
[● 3 SOURCES] The first two Alstom electric trains will begin passenger service in early September. petel.bg · www.plovdiv24.bg

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