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28 May 2024 | 03:33 PM UTC

Bulgaria: Railway incident prompts delays in Sofia Central Station, May 28

Train travel disruptions ongoing following railway incident at Sofia Central Station, Bulgaria, May 28. Heightened security likely.

Informational

Train travel disruptions are ongoing at Sofia Central Station following a train collision, as of the afternoon of May 28. The railway connections Sofia-Plovdiv, Sofia-Burgas, and Sofia-Septemvri have been the most impacted with delays of up to two hours. The incident occurred at around 17:00 local time. At least four people were reportedly injured. Repairs are likely ongoing.

Emergency services, as well as law enforcement officers, will likely remain near the incident site in the coming hours as investigations on the incident continue. Railway delays will likely continue through the evening hours of May 28.

Reconfirm rail service in the impacted areas. Plan for increased demand on alternative available transport.