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The Slovak Railway Company (ZSSK) has started the renewal of its fleet of traction units and passenger wagons. They plan to purchase new rolling stock and undergo an extensive modernization of the strategic part of their existing fleet.
Specifically, the company is to purchase twenty electrical units, which are intended for the Košice region. Besides, 17 new passenger cars should be purchased. 15 DMU cars should also be purchased, which are intended for the Čadca - Makov, and Kraľovany - Trstená lines.
ZSSK also plans to purchase a total of nine push-pull diesel sets. These should run between Zvolen and Žilina and also Margecany, Fiľakovo, and Košice. Last but not least, six four-story EMU cars are to be purchased, which are intended for suburban services in Bratislava.
In addition to the purchase of new rolling stock, there should be a modernization of cars within the existing rolling stock. 15 EMU Stadler cars should be upgraded. These are designed for the Tatra electric railway. ZSSK will also lease a total of seven double-decker diesel push-pull train sets. These sets are designed for the Bratislava-Komárno line.
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