Škoda Group to deliver sixteen additional metro trainsets to the Bulgarian capital of Sofia

12. 11. 2026

Škoda Group to deliver sixteen additional metro trainsets to the Bulgarian capital of Sofia

Škoda Group has once again succeeded in Bulgaria, further expanding its partnership with Metropoliten EAD, the operator of Sofia’s metro network. In December 2025, Škoda won an international tender for the supply of an additional 8+8 metro trainsets. The contract for the initial order of eight trainsets became effective in September 2026, following the customer's successful financing arrangements. In October 2026, the customer exercised the option for a further eight vehicles. Škoda Group will deliver all trainsets within two years. The agreement represents another major supply contract with a total value of nearly CZK 4 billion (€149 million).

The Sofia Metro has undergone significant modernization and expansion over the past 15 years, with dozens of new stations added to the network. We are pleased that our vehicles succeeded in an open tender against competitors and are helping to provide reliable, modern, and more accessible public transport for the city’s residents.

Olesea Lachi, Vicepresident South & East Europe at Škoda Group

This contract covers modern four-car trainsets nearly 80 metres in length, with a total capacity of up to 762 passengers and dedicated spaces for people with reduced mobility, prams, and bicycles. With a design speed of 90 km/h and a train protection system featuring automatic speed control, they provide fast, efficient, and safe transportation. As parts of the Sofia Metro network operate above ground, the trains have been specifically designed for such conditions. For year-round passenger comfort, the interiors are fully air-conditioned. The trainsets are also energy-efficient in operation, incorporating regenerative braking technology that allows electrical energy to be fed back into the power supply network during braking.

Škoda Group had previously secured a contract in 2023 for the delivery of eight trains for the Sofia Metro. All eight trains from the original order are already carrying passengers.

Škoda Group has recently enjoyed remarkable success in Bulgaria. In addition to supplying modern trolleybuses to Sofia, the company is also contributing to the modernization of the capital’s metro trains. Furthermore, Bulgaria’s newest and fastest trains have been delivered by Škoda Group, reinforcing the company’s position as a key partner in the country’s public transport development.