Transport
We are undertaking consistent and concrete actions to overcome the problems in the railway sector. This was stated by Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev following meetings with representatives of the railway operators and the trade unions.
The Minister of Transport and Communications, Georgi Peev, ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the serious traffic accident involving a truck and a bus that occurred early this morning on the Hemus Motorway in the direction of Sofia. Teams from the Executive Agency "Automobile Administration" (EAAA) were immediately dispatched to the scene of the accident to assist the authorities of the Ministry of Interior and conduct an on-site investigation.
Bulgaria does not dispute the right to conduct inspections, but the imposition of fines on Bulgarian road hauliers in France in violation of European legislation is unacceptable. This was stated by the Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, during a bilateral meeting with his French counterpart Philippe Tabaro, which took place today in Cyprus.
Digital innovation, predictable rules, and investment in people are the key to sustainable and competitive European transport. This was stated by the Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, during the Informal Council of EU Transport Ministers, which is taking place in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Необходим е координиран антикризисен отговор на ниво Европейски съюз, включително финансова подкрепа за транспортните оператори, гарантиране на енергийната сигурност и стабилност на доставките на горива.
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 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.
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.
Financing for transport infrastructure should remain among the priorities in the next Multiannual Financial Framework of the European Union. This shared view was expressed during a meeting between the Minister of Transport and Communications, Korman Ismailov, and Anna Janiszewska-Fronczek, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Poland.
We are carrying a comprehensive analysis in order to increase the efficiency of the transport sector. The aim is to speed up the processes and improve the quality of services for citizens. The Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Murad Turk, who attended the official launch of the new Siemens Smartron electric locomotive named “Vasil Levski”, said. The event, which took place today in Karlovo, was attended by Martin Angelov, Executive Director of Holding BDZ Holding EAD, Dr.
Over 4 million cars and more than 11 million passengers pass through the Kapikule-Kapitan Andreevo border crossing every year – the busiest land border in the world. This intensive traffic requires urgent modernization of the existing infrastructure and the construction of new border facilities. This was the main focus of the meeting organized by Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov with Turkey's Ambassador to Bulgaria Mehmet Sait Uyanık.
Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov held his first official meeting with the head of a diplomatic mission in Bulgaria. He talked to Excellency (H. E.) Haralambos Kafkarides, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Bulgaria. The meeting took place in the context of Cyprus' active role as the current host of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and stressed the importance of coordination and dialogue on key European transport and communications policies.
In 2027, the railway line on the Danube Bridge near Ruse will go electric, which will cut transport costs by almost 30%.
Three new bridges over the Danube included in the signed action plan between Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania
At the beginning of 2026, we will open a procedure for selecting a concessionaire at Plovdiv Airport. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov announced in a discussion on the development of Southern Bulgaria, organized by 24 Chasa Daily in Plovdiv.
Geospatial technologies are the backbone when we talk about important reforms such as a national transport scheme, an integrated ticket and digital infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov said during the 26th conference dedicated to the World Day of Geographic Information Systems. The event was organized by ESRI Bulgaria
The second procedure for the construction of electric vehicle charging stations, worth BGN 19.5 million, will be announced in January 2026. Under the first procedure, worth BGN 10 million, 11 project proposals were submitted and are currently under evaluation. With this total investment package of nearly BGN 30 million, the foundations of a national network of fast-charging stations will be established.
The transport underpass beneath Plovdiv Central Station resolves a 50-year-old problem for the city
The only railway tunnel on the Plovdiv–Burgas line has been successfully excavated. This was announced during a visit by Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Lyuben Nanov, who inspected on site the progress of the modernisation works along the Orizovo – Mikhaylovo railway section. The site is part of the large-scale project for the rehabilitation of the Plovdiv–Burgas railway line. The “Chirpan” Tunnel, which is 744 metres long, is one of the most technically complex structures along the entire route.