Topic: Zssk

ZSSK type 813 train, source: Ukrainian Railway (UZ)

Slovakia launches new train to Ukraine

Slovak national passenger operator ZSSK has launched a new train connection to Ukraine. In around four hours, the railbus delivers passengers from Košice, the second largest city in Slovakia, to Mukachevo, an important railway junction...Read more

10-06-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

DB Regio double-decker train, source: Wikipedia

RegioJet to use double-decker trains on regional line in Slovakia

Czech open-access railway operator RegioJet plans to increase the capacity of its busiest regional service in Slovakia. Starting on the 2nd September, the company will start to operate two five-car double-decker trains on the Bratislava...Read more

22-05-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

ZSSK Class 861 at Humenne railway station, source: Wikipedia

Slovakia plans new train service to Ukraine

The national railway companies of Slovakia and Ukraine are discussing the launch of a new passenger train between the countries. The new service will connect Košice, the second largest city in Slovakia, with Mukachevo, an...Read more

25-02-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

ZSSK upgrades its fleet with home-produced trains

Slovak national passenger operator Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) invests in upgrading its fleet. The company has already ordered 25 electric multiple units for 160 million Euros and 21 diesel trainsets for 71 million Euros. The...Read more

08-02-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Stadler to deliver rolling stock for the High Tatras region, Slovakia

Stadler has secured a contract to deliver rolling stock suitable for operation in mountainous regions, such as the High Tatras mountain range in Slovakia. The manufacturer is to deliver five rack-and-pinion/adhesion traction GTW-type multiple units...Read more

22-10-2018|Comment|author: Carlijn Kruidhof