About us
Ivkoni Express connects people, cities and opportunities.
Who we are
Bulgaria's first private railway operator.
Ivkoni Express EAD is the first private railway operator in Bulgaria to be awarded a public passenger transport contract, signed in February 2026. Founded in 2024, the company is a natural step in the growth of a transport group that brings together established Bulgarian operators such as Union Ivkoni, Group Plus and Etap Address, expanding its portfolio with sustainable, modern rail services.
With a focus on safety, comfort and reliability, Ivkoni Express aims to offer modern travel that meets the expectations of today's passengers and contributes to sustainable transport in Bulgaria.
Ivkoni Express connects people, cities and opportunities, setting a new standard for passenger rail in Bulgaria: convenient, accessible and built for the future.
- founded
- 2024
- public transport contract
- 02.2026
- services begin
- 13.12.2026
Part of the transport group of
- Union Ivkoni
- Group Plus
- Etap Address
From 13 December 2026, Ivkoni Express begins operating passenger rail lines in Northern and Southern Bulgaria.
Northern region
- Gorna Oryahovitsa - Varna
- Varna - Karnobat - Burgas
- Ruse - Varna
Southern region
- Plovdiv - Asenovgrad
- Plovdiv - Stara Zagora - Karnobat - Burgas
and more.
Rolling stock
Rolling stock.
The new generation of electric trains across Northern and Southern Bulgaria.
Alstom Coradia Stream
The interregional flagship.
160km/h top speed6cars320+seats
100% low floor · Charging sockets · ERTMS Level 2
Škoda RegioPanter
Fast. Agile. Regional.
160km/h top speed4cars300+seats
Air conditioning · CCTV · ETCS Level 2
Explore the train ›Documents
Transparency, safety and compliance with European standards.
Ivkoni Express EAD operates in compliance with all applicable national and European regulatory requirements for rail transport. In this section you can review the key licences, certificates and authorisations that confirm the company's right to provide passenger rail services and its compliance with safety and quality requirements.
Railway transport services licence
Issued by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Bulgaria, valid for passenger transport within the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Issued 11.02.2025 · Annex 1: 31.07.2026 - 13.12.2026
PDF: coming soon
Single Safety Certificate
Certifies that the company has a safety management system in place and meets the applicable requirements for operating rail services in the Republic of Bulgaria.
Valid 08.07.2026 - 07.07.2027
PDF: coming soon
ISO 9001:2015 certificate
Confirms the application of internationally recognised quality management standards in passenger rail transport, rolling stock maintenance and transport safety management.
Valid until 24.11.2028
PDF: coming soon
By maintaining these licences and certificates, Ivkoni Express guarantees reliable, safe and high-quality transport services for its passengers and partners.
Careers
The people behind the movement.
Professionalism, responsibility and growth at Ivkoni Express.
The success of large-scale logistics and transport projects is not measured by technical capacity alone, but by the synergy and expertise of the teams that run them. At Ivkoni Express we are building a modern approach to people management that puts professional standards, continuity of experience and sustained investment in our field and office teams first.
As a defining force in the sector, we don't just create jobs, we build a sustainable professional ecosystem.
Social partnership and legal certainty
Our corporate culture is built on full legal compliance and respect for work. We value and foster constructive social dialogue, recognising trade unions and collective bargaining as a fundamental instrument of stability. For the Ivkoni Express team, this means guaranteed continuity of acquired employment and social rights, a strong social security culture, and clear, market-based pay and incentive schemes.
Technology integration and workplace ergonomics
Modern transport management means easing the administrative burden on employees. By introducing a new generation of planning software, we optimise shift rosters and aggregated working-time calculation. Our goal is to balance the company's operational efficiency with the right of our train crews, on-board staff and road transport teams to proper rest and security.
Continuous professional development
Rail and road transport demand uncompromising qualifications. Ivkoni Express maintains strict internal standards for verifying competence, regular medical and psychological assessments, and advanced training programmes. We invest in technical expertise and safety because we know that passengers' trust depends on the personal responsibility of every one of our experts.
Share your experience with us.
Whether you bring decades of experience in the national transport sector or are looking for a professional start in a modern environment, Ivkoni Express offers stability, scale and respect for your profession.
Open positions
We are hiring for our on-board teams. Apply by sending your CV to [email protected]
- Training availableTrain managerLeads the on-board crew and is responsible for a safe and comfortable journey for every passenger.View the opening ›
- No experience requiredConductorWelcomes passengers, checks and issues tickets and looks after order and comfort on board. Free training provided.View the opening ›
Ivkoni Express: people, professionalism and responsibility on the road ahead.