Ballast, track and catenary masts have clearly all been replaced in this view taken on the northern outskirts of the Novi Iskar district on 22nd March 2025. This kind of replacement/modernisation to the Bulgarian railway infrastructure is both widespread and necessary following years of under-investment following the collapse of communism within the country. BDZ-PP SIEMENS Smartron 80-049 'Czar Samuel ' sweeps round the roller coaster curves on the approach to Kurilo station with train service FAST 7621 (04:50) Vidin to Sofia-Sever (Sofia-North).
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