Talgo trains have not yet been introduced in traffic due to usually lengthy technical and administrative procedures necessary to pass, the competent authorities of the countries through which the trains will pass will issue permits for the train’s traffic on their tracks, Senka Račić from the Information Service of the Federation of FBiH Railways confirmed for ekapija.ba.

"The authorities in Croatia issued a permit for operation of Talgo trains on tracks of the Croatian railways. In Serbia and Hungary final activities related to the final issuance of these permits are being carried out. On the lines of the Railways of Serbia the first test drive is expected in the near future, which means that the procedures for issuing permits in this country are in the final stage. Also, the procedure in Hungary are in their final stage and a call from their competent authorities for taking a test drive is expected," said Senka Račić, pointing out that according to earlier announcement it was planned to introduce the Talgo trains in traffic in the first half of this year.

Apropos, these high quality trains are designed to improve service quality of Railways FBiH in international passenger traffic through Croatia, Serbia and Hungary.

"For the Sarajevo-Zagreb route two night sets are planned, for the Sarajevo-Belgrade route two day sets, the same for the Sarajevo – Budapest route. Railways FBiH have planned to introduce a night train from Sarajevo to Belgrade, with two night sets, which is being negotiated with other railway companies. The ninth (day) et is planned as a replacement," explains Račić.

Talgo trains offer a special pleasure in travel. They are equipped with extremely comfortable seats, sleeper cars, luxurious bars, special rooms for the disabled, toilets, and Internet connection.

Elvira Kokor