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ZSSK upgrades Slovak night trains

ZSSK has presented its first modernised sleeping coach at Rail Business Days in Ostrava, with initial deployment planned during 2026.

ZSSK has presented its first modernised sleeping coach at Rail Business Days in Ostrava, with initial deployment planned during 2026.

The test programme covers 20 night sessions and is intended to validate the system’s performance in operational conditions.

The test programme covers 20 night sessions and is intended to validate the system’s performance in operational conditions.

The first five-car trains are due to enter service on regional routes at the beginning of 2028.

The first five-car trains are due to enter service on regional routes at the beginning of 2028.

The change was approved at UNIFE’s 35th General Assembly in Brussels, where members discussed EU regulation, export policy and market fragmentation.

The change was approved at UNIFE’s 35th General Assembly in Brussels, where members discussed EU regulation, export policy and market fragmentation.

The first Vectron order from Croatia will start being delivered in early 2027.

The first Vectron order from Croatia will start being delivered in early 2027.