# Sofia public transport route changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sofia-public-transport-route-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-23T16:56:09.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The Sofia Municipality has implemented several temporary changes to public transport routes due to tram track maintenance and repairs.

In late September 2026, repairs to tram tracks for lines 20 and 23 necessitated route modifications. Line 20 operated on a modified route from Opolchenska metro station to the Geo Milev turnaround, while line 23 was replaced by a temporary two-way bus line running from Druzhba 1 via several boulevards to the Geo Milev bus station. A new temporary stop, ‘Razklona za letishte’, was established on Asen Yordanov Boulevard. Normal service for line 20 was expected to resume after 18:00 on September 26 and 27, at which point the 20TM bus line would be discontinued.

In mid-October 2026, maintenance involving track leveling on Rozhen Boulevard required the closure of tracks for lines 11 and 12. On October 17 and 18, line 11 operated on a shortened route from Knjazhevo to Vrabnitsa 1, and line 12 ran between Zhurnalist Square and Sofia North Station. A temporary bus line, 12TM, was established to assist passengers between Sofia North Station and the Iliantsi district.

On October 24 and 31, 2026, tram line 8 was scheduled to operate on a shortened route between Journalist Square and Zapaden Park due to repairs in the Lyulin 5 sector. A temporary bus line, 8TM, was introduced to cover the route from the Lyulin 5 tram loop via several boulevards.

## Claims

- Tram lines 11 and 12 will undergo temporary route changes on October 17 and 18. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Repairs on Rozhen Boulevard will take place between 08:00 and 16:00 on both days. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tram line 11 will run from Knjazhevo to Vrabnitsa 1 between 04:30 and 16:00. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tram line 12 will run between Zhurnalist Square and Sofia North Station between 04:30 and 16:00. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A temporary bus line 12TM will operate between Sofia North Station and Iliantsi. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Normal tram service for lines 11 and 12 will resume after 16:00 on both days. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Entry to the southern connection of Nadezhda Overpass is prohibited until October 30. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Sofia tram line 8 route changes due to track repairs

Sofia's tram line 8 will follow a shortened route on October 24 and 31, 2026, due to track repairs, with a temporary bus line 8TM provided for passengers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sofia-tram-line-8-route-changes-due-to-track-repairs

### 2026-10-17: Sofia tram lines 11 and 12 face temporary route changes

Sofia tram lines 11 and 12 will face route changes on October 17-18 due to track repairs on Rozhen Boulevard. A temporary bus line 12TM will serve the affected area.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sofia-tram-lines-11-and-12-face-temporary-route-changes

### 2026-09-26: Sofia public transport routes changed for tram track repairs

Sofia is implementing temporary transport changes on September 26-27, 2026, due to tram track repairs on lines 20 and 23, involving route diversions and temporary bus services.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sofia-public-transport-routes-changed-for-tram-track-repairs

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Cite as: Sofia public transport route changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sofia-public-transport-route-changes