Transport
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.
The political goal of the Government is for Bulgaria to achieve full membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by the end of 2026.
This was stated by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications, Grozdan Karadjov, during the forum “Partnership for Development: The State and Business in Bulgaria’s Accession Process to the OECD,” organised by the British – Bulgarian Business Association. The event brought together representatives of more than 70 companies, institutions, and international organisations.
We will reach 8.4 million passengers in Sofia by the end of the year
Direct links with the USA will open new markets for the Bulgarian tourism product, facilitate business contacts, and enhance cultural exchange. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov during the national discussion "Tourism and Air Connectivity. Traditional Destinations and New Markets. The Key to Sustainable Growth."
In connection with the severe road incident from last night, in which three people died, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov ordered a full inspection of the training and exam of the young driver who caused the crash.
The inspection is being carried out by the The Executive Agency "Automobile Administration", and all available data and recordings from the driver candidate training system, as well as recordings from the driver's theoretical and practical exams, will be reviewed.
Bulgaria, Türkiye, and Romania will work together to develop new road and rail connections to ease the growing traffic between the three countries and to strengthen the region’s role as a key logistics corridor linking Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus.
This became clear during a trilateral meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov, Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, and Romanian State Secretary for Transport Horatiu Cosma, held yesterday.
A concession is a partnership between the state or municipalities and the private sector for building infrastructure, without burdening public budgets. With these words, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadzhov addressed the participants in the annual meeting of the National Association of Municipalities (NAM), which is being held in Albena.
The rescue operation in the Black Sea was successfully completed with the rescue of the entire crew of the cargo ship EILEEN. The operation was conducted by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center in Varna, and the quick and effective response ensured the safety of the sailors.