March 2026

First Skoda Trains Arrived in Bulgaria, Passengers to Ride New Modern Units from the Summer

First Skoda Trains Arrived in Bulgaria, Passengers to Ride New Modern Units from the Summer
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.

Minister Korman Ismailov and H. Martin McDowell Discussed Regional Transport Connectivity

Minister Korman Ismailov and H. Martin McDowell Discussed Regional Transport Connectivity
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.

Minister Korman Ismailov: Bulgaria Will Continue to Support Ukraine on Its Path to European Integration

Minister Korman Ismailov: Bulgaria Will Continue to Support Ukraine on Its Path to European Integration
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.

Bulgaria and Poland Discuss Priorities for the Development of Transport Infrastructure in the EU

Bulgaria and Poland Discuss Priorities for the Development of Transport Infrastructure in the EU
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.