When this image was recorded in 2024 through freights to/from Serbia and Europe beyond would often be found stabled at Kostinbrod. But in 2025 this practice has ceased following the lifting of most of the track work as part of the on-going upgrading of the main line between Sofia and Dragoman. Only two through lines remain plus the connection through the station to the nearby Gas Trade fuel distribution facility. Clearly a lot of work will be carried out at this location which will see the line upgraded to full double-track running between the capital Sofia and the Serbian border. One presumes the sidings will also be remodeled and relaid. OBB (Austrian Federal Railways) Maffei A/Cs 1116-022 and 1116-258 with an east-west international freight train sit out the daytime hours at Kostinbrod on 15th March 2024.
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