# Railway modernization in Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/railway-modernization-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-09-14T23:27:17.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Croatia has implemented new rail transport technologies through various regional and national initiatives. In the Mura–Drava region, the LAG Mura – Drava Local Action Group introduced an electric tourist train valued at 130,000 euros. This vehicle, manufactured by Končar Termotehnika, is part of the ‘Zlatarske avanture’ cross-border project funded by the Interreg Slovenia – Croatia program.

On a national level, Croatia launched its first hybrid electro-diesel train service connecting Split and Zagreb. Developed by the KONČAR Group, these trains are designed to operate on both electrified and non-electrified rail segments. This rollout is part of a broader modernization of the HŽ Passenger Transport fleet, supported by a 57.3 million euro loan from the European Investment Bank, with the goal of reducing energy consumption and emissions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Croatia launches first hybrid electro-diesel train between Split and Zagreb

Croatia has introduced its first hybrid electro-diesel train on the Split-Zagreb route, part of a modernization effort funded by a 57.3 million euro European Investment Bank loan.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-launches-first-hybrid-electro-diesel-train-between-split-and-zagreb

### 2026-08-27: Mura–Drava region introduces new electric tourist train

A new 130,000 euro electric tourist train, manufactured by Končar Termotehnika, has been launched in the Mura-Drava region as part of a cross-border Interreg project between Croatia and Slovenia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/muradrava-region-introduces-new-electric-tourist-train

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