Serbia Cargo to Purchase 8 Diesel Locomotives with EBRD Loan Assistance

Serbian state-owned rail freight transportation operator Serbia Cargo is seeking to buy eight diesel locomotives as part of a rolling stock renewal project supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

According to the tender published on January 27, Srbija Kargo is seeking five diesel locomotives for hauling and three diesel locomotives for shunting freight trains. Interested bidders can submit their offers until March 28, 2025.

The public procurement process will be conducted in two phases, and contracts will be awarded in accordance with EBRD’s Procurement Policies and Rules, the announcement states.

To recall, at the end of 2022, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development approved a €43 million loan for the fleet renewal of Srbija Kargo. In addition to the procurement of new locomotives, the project also includes the purchase of new freight wagons, as well as the overhaul and repair of existing wagons.