Slovenia infrastructure maintenance vehicles contracts reach EUR 71m

Railway Pro, Slovenia infrastructure maintenance vehicles are covered by two agreements. SŽ-Infrastruktura signed them with Tesmec Rail. They cover 21 units for network maintenance. Slovenia infrastructure maintenance vehicles in Tesmec deal Together, the contracts are worth EUR 71 million. They run for 4.5 years. Also, they cover 21 advanced vehicles. These units support management, upkeep, and safety. They also align with European standards. Contract scope for SŽ-Infrastruktura The first agreement is worth EUR 52 million. It covers 15 high-performance vehicles for rail infrastructure maintenance. In addition, Railway Gazette notes that the second contract is valued at EUR 19 million. It covers six catenary maintenance vehicles. Among them is a hybrid unit. It is equipped with battery technology. Meanwhile, it can substantially reduce emissions and noise. Don’t miss…California rail operator acquisition brings Ridgewood into Sierra Signing ceremony at Ljubljana Central Station The contracts were signed on March 5. The venue was Ljubljana Central Station. Also, those in attendance included Slovenia’s Minister of Infrastructure Alenka Bratušek. SŽ-Infrastruktura General Manager Matjaž Kranjc was also present. SŽ Group General Manager Dušan Mes attended as well. Tesmec President Ambrogio Caccia Dominioni was there too. Tesmec Rail sees strategic value in Slovenia According to Tesmec, the start of operations in Slovenia carries strategic importance. The country is a key railway hub. It sits at the junction of the Baltic–Adriatic and Mediterranean TEN-T corridors. At the same time, Slovenia holds a strategic position in the broader shift toward railway network electrification. “The contracts awarded in Slovenia reinforce Tesmec’s recognition as a key partner for the modernization of railway infrastructure, building on the experience gained in the domestic market and thanks to the successes achieved in the Czech Republic, France, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Morocco. The award b