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Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Murad Turk insisted on mobilizing all available resources to clear the Raduntsi – Dabovo section and restore the movement of trains as soon as possible. He, together with representatives of the National Railway Infrastructure Company, carried out an urgent inspection of the place where a passenger train hit a fallen land mass this morning as a result of a landslide caused by intense rainfall.
Since June, direct passenger trains between Bulgaria and Ukraine have been departing via Romania. The three countries agreed on the main parameters of the service at a meeting today in Ruse.
The initiative was discussed at the beginning of the week in Kiev between Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov and Deputy Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine and Minister of Community and Territory Development Oleksiy Kuleba.
The first tram and the first trolley, which were used by the citizens of Sofia in the beginning of the 20th century, are the face of a block of postage stamps dedicated to 125 years of metropolitan motor transport. The seal for commissioning was placed today by Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev, Deputy Mayor Viktor Chaushev and the project artist Svetlin Balesdrov.
People are the main capital in the railway and the most valuable resource in any economy They play an essential role in the development of rail transport. Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov said at the opening of the IX Congress of the Union of Railwaymen in Bulgaria at Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB).
Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Murad Turk participated in the "Day of Specialities" at Todor Kableshkov University of Transport. The event brought together students and business representatives, with more than 30 leading companies from the transport sector presenting job opportunities, internships and scholarships.
Bulgaria presented to the diplomatic corps its candidacy for re-election to the Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the period 2027-2030 at an event organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The passenger rail connection between Bulgaria and Ukraine through Romania is resumed. This was agreed during a meeting between Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismayilov and Deputy Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine and Minister for the Development of Communities and Territories Oleksiy Kuleba in Kiev. Minister Ismailov is part of a government delegation in Ukraine led by Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov.
ЗThe modernization of the Pernik traction substation began. The renovation of the more than 40-year-old facility will contribute to safer train movement and fewer delays. Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Murad Turk participated in the event.
At a time of crisis, it is important that all voices in the sector sound as one. It is key for the state to hear the position of the industry clearly, especially when the situation is dynamic and requires quick solutions. With these words, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Dimitar Nedyalkov addressed the participants in the establishment of "Your Wings” Cluster – a new branch initiative that unites aviation, innovation and high technology.
The spike in fuel prices and its direct impact on the economy, business competitiveness and household spending are a pan-European problem for which all EU countries are looking for quick and sustainable solutions. Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov said at a meeting with the Slovak Ambassador in Sofia, His Excellency (H. E.) Vasil Grivna The Minister added that in a period when prices are rising, transport should not make goods and services more expensive.
The Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Murad Türk, held a series of working meetings with the academic leadership of the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG), the "Todor Kableshkov" University of Transport, and the "Lyuben Karavelov" University of Civil Engineering.
The Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Bulgaria, H.E. Jasna Ognjanovac, discussed the possibilities for launching a year-round air link between the capitals of the two countries.
The Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Murad Türk, launched the construction of a new traction substation in the area of Ihtiman. The facility is part of the large-scale project for the modernization of the Sofia–Plovdiv railway line.
The Deputy Transport Minister emphasized that the construction of the facility will contribute to more reliable trains, fewer delays, and better service for the people. "With this, we are taking another real step towards a modern railway that meets the expectations of citizens and businesses," Deputy Minister Türk stated.
A series of postage stamps depicts four of the most significant surviving artifacts from Thracian treasures. The issue was released for use by the Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov, the Director of the National Archaeological Museum Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hristo Popov, and the project’s artist Tahsin Ahmed.
"I am working hard to ensure that our government provides the necessary funds for the completion of the last 2.4 km of the railway link with the Republic of North Macedonia." This was stated by the Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, during a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to Bulgaria, H.E. Nataša Bergel. According to him, this is the only missing section of the railway line on Bulgarian territory that will ensure rail connectivity between Bulgaria and North Macedonia.
The strengthening of financial discipline and the effective expenditure of public funds were the main focus during a meeting between the Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, and the Austrian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to our country, H.E. Andrea Ikić-Böhm.
Minister Ismailov emphasized that transparency and accountability are key factors for increasing trust and attracting more foreign investors, especially in sectors of high public importance such as transport infrastructure, telecommunications, and critical systems.
The delivery of the new Skoda trains is one of the most large-scale investments in rolling stock in recent decades – amounting to 326.7 million euros. "With this, we aim to restore the trust of Bulgarian citizens and all guests of our country in the railway," said the Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov during the presentation of the first new electric multiple unit Skoda for Bulgaria.
With the opening of the new road and pedestrian overpass in Kermen, a safer and better-organized transport environment is created for the residents of the town and for all those passing through the area. The new facilities eliminate the risky crossing of the railway line at grade and provide a significantly higher level of safety for both road traffic and pedestrians. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Murad Turk, during the official opening ceremony of a new road and pedestrian overpass in the town of Kermen.
The development of strategic transport corridors and progress in the construction and modernization of railway infrastructure were among the main topics of conversation between the Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, and the Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Sofia, H. Martin McDowell.
The restoration of the railway connection between Bulgaria and Ukraine opens new opportunities for freight transport and for the expansion of logistical routes in Eastern and Southeastern Europe. This was the main topic of the meeting between the Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov and the Ambassador of Ukraine to our country, H.E. Olesya Ilashchuk.