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===National Railway Operator=== | ===National Railway Operator=== | ||
Slovenske Železnice ([http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/ SŽ]). This is essentially the former JŽ Ljubljana Division, less lines in Istria that are now in Croatia. | Slovenske Železnice ([http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/ SŽ]). This is essentially the former JŽ Ljubljana Division, less lines in Istria that are now in Croatia. | ||
==Language== | ==Language== | ||
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==Timetable== | ==Timetable== | ||
===Journey Planner=== | ===Journey Planner=== | ||
[ | [https://potniski.sz.si/en/timetable-finder/ Search Timetable]. Any International query is web redirected to ÖBB Scotty Journey Planner, although service details are available by Country [https://potniski.sz.si/en/international-travel/ here]. | ||
===Downloadable Timetable=== | ===Downloadable Timetable=== | ||
[ | No complete download available, they can be accessed through the following Slovene language page to [https://potniski.sz.si/vozni-redi/vozni-redi-po-relacijah/ PDF Timetables by route]. | ||
===Printed Timetable=== | ===Printed Timetable=== | ||
Vozni Red. | Vozni Red. Unclear if still available as last report of a purchase was in 2018. It included introductory material in German and French. Some non-standard symbols are used to indicate days of the week on which trains run. | ||
===Engineering Information=== | ===Engineering Information=== | ||
[ | Engineering information can be found (in Slovene only) on [https://potniski.sz.si/dobro-je-vedeti/dela-na-zelezniskem-omrezju/ Works on the Railway Network] | ||
===Bus Information=== | |||
[https://www.aptgorizia.it/consulta-gli-orari/ APT Gorizia] (Azienda Provinciale Trasporti) operates a cross border route "INT" between Gorizia Centrale station and Piazza Transalpina (Nova Gorica FS station) running approximately 2 hourly. | |||
==Maps== | ==Maps== | ||
===Printed Maps=== | ===Printed Maps=== | ||
*European Railway Atlas | *[[Printed Maps#ERA-E | European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition)]] by M.G. Ball. | ||
*[ | *[[Printed Maps#ERA-R-3 | European Railway Atlas (Regional Series: Book 3)]] by M.G. Ball. | ||
*[[Printed Maps#SW-IT-SI | Atlante ferroviaro d'Italia e Slovenia / Eisenbahnatlas Italien und Slowenien]] by Schweers + Wall. | |||
*SŽ publishes the "Turistièna Karta Slovenskih Železnic" which shows Slovenian railways on a 1:300000 general map. Electrified and double-track lines are distinguished and most freight lines are shown. Brief notes are given, in English, German, Italian and Slovene, on features of general interest at many towns. | *SŽ publishes the "Turistièna Karta Slovenskih Železnic" which shows Slovenian railways on a 1:300000 general map. Electrified and double-track lines are distinguished and most freight lines are shown. Brief notes are given, in English, German, Italian and Slovene, on features of general interest at many towns. | ||
===Web-based Maps=== | ===Web-based Maps=== | ||
* | * Official [https://potniski.sz.si/vozni-redi/zemljevid-prog/ SŽ Passenger Services map]. | ||
*[[Maps and Plans#Slovenia|Maps and Plans - Slovenia]] | *[https://websites.umich.edu/~yopopov/rrt/railroadmaps/slovenia_croatia_bosnia-herzegovina.html Map of Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina] dated October 2022 - on the [https://websites.umich.edu/~yopopov/rrt/railroadmaps Railroad Maps site]. | ||
*[[Maps and Plans#Slovenia|Maps and Plans - Slovenia]]. | |||
==Ticketing== | ==Ticketing== | ||
Higher fares are charged for travel on express trains (Intercity Slovenija, Eurocity, Intercity or Mednarodni), but by West European standards all fares are | Higher fares are charged for travel on express trains (Intercity Slovenija, Eurocity, Intercity or Mednarodni), but by West European standards all fares are inexpensive. There is no known network ticket. | ||
==Gauge== | ==Infrastructure== | ||
===Infrastructure Authority=== | |||
[https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/infrastruktura/osebna-izkaznica/organigram-druzbe/sz-infrastruktura-d-o-o SŽ-Infrastruktura] Only in Slovene. | |||
SŽ appears to act as its own infrastructure authority through Slovenske železnice – Infrastruktura, d.o.o | |||
===Network Statement=== | |||
Towards the bottom of this page is [https://infrastruktura.sz.si/en/partners/access-to-infrastructure-for-rus/network-statement/ the 2025 Network Statement] with that for 2026 below. | |||
In Addition to the main document, some of the appendices contain useful information | |||
Annex 2A contains technical data (names, km distances, electrification) for line segments | |||
Annex 2B contains km distances on line segments plus signalling details | |||
Annex 2C contains track maps of stations | |||
===Gauge=== | |||
Standard. | Standard. | ||
==Electrification== | ===Electrification=== | ||
3 kV dc. | 3 kV dc. Electrification of Pragersko - Hodoš, on the Hungarian border, was completed and opened in June 2016. | ||
==Rule of the road== | ===Rule of the road=== | ||
Left, except between Zidani Most and Dobova/Savski Marof. | Left, except between Zidani Most and Dobova/Savski Marof. | ||
===Distances=== | |||
Detailed distances can be found in the following: | |||
*Network Statement Annex 2B | |||
*[[Printed Maps#SW-IT-SI | Atlante ferroviaro d'Italia e Slovenia / Eisenbahnatlas Italien und Slowenien]] by Schweers + Wall. | |||
==Other railways== | ==Other railways== | ||
None. | None but of note is a SŽ operated diesel locomotive hauled car carrying [https://potniski.sz.si/vozni-redi/avtovlak/ "Autovlak"] shuttle from Bohinjska Bistrica to Most na Soči through the 6,339m long Wocheiner Tunnel on the Jesenice - Nova Gorica line. This is shown as "AVT" in the passenger timetable as it is available to any traveller. | ||
==Tourist lines== | ==Tourist lines== | ||
None, but | None, but battery electric powered, 620 mm narrow-gauge, trains convey visitors through the spectacular caves near Postojna, over a 3.7 km railway loop. Postojna Cave Railway [https://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/wonderland-stories/a-short-history-of-a-truly-unique-train/ Short History]. | ||
The [https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/sz-group/about-us/slovenian-railway-museum Slovenian Railway Museum] is located in Ljubljana. | |||
==Metro== | ==Metro== | ||
None. | None. | ||
==Trams== | == Trams/LRT-Systems == | ||
None. | None. | ||
==Recent and | ==Recent and Future Changes== | ||
===Future Changes=== | |||
Construction of the second line linking the port of Koper to the SŽ network at Divača was officially launched on 5 May 2021, following the signing of the €403.6m contract for the Divača – Črni Kal section. A €224.7m contract for the Črni Kal – Koper section was signed on 31 March 2021.</br> | |||
The original plan was that the 27.1 km new line would be single track and used by trains to Koper; the existing 44.3 km single track line would be used by trains from Koper. However, at the end of January 2023, the Slovenian government decided that the new line will be double track, and the existing line abandoned and converted to a cycle track. | |||
===Recent Changes=== | |||
====Changes in 2024-2025==== | |||
Trains between Metlika and Rosalnice were replaced by buses from 15 December 2024 until further notice. | |||
====Changes in 2023-2024==== | |||
The HŽ operated service on the branch to Mursko Središće resumed continuing cross border on an isolated section of Slovenian track to Lendava in December 2023. This is not shown in any Slovenian PDF. | |||
====Changes in 2022-2023==== | |||
On 14 August 2023 the first passenger train used the new 3.7km deviation (via the Pekel tunnel) between Maribor and Pesnica, on the line to Graz. | |||
====Changes in 2021-2022==== | |||
The new Croatian (HZ) timetable no longer showed a passenger service between Mursko Središće (Croatia) and Lendava (Slovenia) - an isolated branch terminus with no connection to the rest of the SZ network. | |||
====Changes in 2020-2021==== | |||
The cross-border service between (Metlika -) Rosalnice and Kamanje (Croatia) (- Karlovac) ceased on 5 April 2021. | |||
Passenger trains restarted on the 48.6km long Grosuplje – Kočevje branch on 3 January 2021, having been withdrawn in July 1968. | |||
The 2020-2021 timetable shows increased use of the cross-border line between Sežana and Villa Opicina. SŽ services on this line were reinstated on 5 January 2015, replacing substitute bus services following approval for the 312 'Desiro' units by the Italian authorities. The daytime service between Venezia and Ljubljana had ceased to run west of Villa Opicina from 1 April 2008 because FS would no longer allow SŽ trains lacking the Italian train protection system to run on their lines and further cut back to Sežana on 12 April 2008. This left just the overnight Venezia - Budapest train as the only cross-border service but that was withdrawn on 11 December 2011 with no cross border service until the SŽ locals mentioned above in 2015. A through Ljubljana - Trieste service started on 9 September 2018. | |||
====Changes in 2016-2017==== | |||
According to the German Railfans Society IBSE, the one train only service via the curve from Maribor Tezno – Maribor Tabor ran for the last time on 9 June 2017. | |||
====Changes in 2014-2015==== | |||
The following lines reopened at the timetable change on 14 December 2014: | |||
* 32 Sveti Rok ob Sotli - Đurmanec (Croatia) | |||
* 40 Središče - Macinec (Croatia) | |||
* 40 Mursko Središče (Croatia) - Lendava | |||
The | The following line lost its passenger service at the timetable change on 14 December 2014: | ||
* 72 Prvačina - Ajdovščina | |||
The | ====Changes in 2013-2014==== | ||
The cross-border service between (Metlika -) Rosalnice and Kamanje (Croatia) (- Karlovac) was reinstated on 15 December 2013, having lost its passenger service on 9 December 2012. | |||
Services were withdrawn, probably at the start of the 2013 - 2014 timetable, from the 1km branch from Ljubljana Polje to BTC City Ljubljana, which opened in 2005 or 2006. | |||
==Special Notes== | ==Special Notes== | ||
None | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{Navbox Slovenia}} | {{Navbox Slovenia}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:22, 8 September 2025
Country Name
Slovenia (Republika Slovenija)
National railway system
National Railway Operator
Slovenske Železnice (SŽ). This is essentially the former JŽ Ljubljana Division, less lines in Istria that are now in Croatia.
Language
Slovene.
Currency
Euro.
UIC code
numeric 79; alpha SLO.
Timetable
Journey Planner
Search Timetable. Any International query is web redirected to ÖBB Scotty Journey Planner, although service details are available by Country here.
Downloadable Timetable
No complete download available, they can be accessed through the following Slovene language page to PDF Timetables by route.
Printed Timetable
Vozni Red. Unclear if still available as last report of a purchase was in 2018. It included introductory material in German and French. Some non-standard symbols are used to indicate days of the week on which trains run.
Engineering Information
Engineering information can be found (in Slovene only) on Works on the Railway Network
Bus Information
APT Gorizia (Azienda Provinciale Trasporti) operates a cross border route "INT" between Gorizia Centrale station and Piazza Transalpina (Nova Gorica FS station) running approximately 2 hourly.
Maps
Printed Maps
- European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition) by M.G. Ball.
- European Railway Atlas (Regional Series: Book 3) by M.G. Ball.
- Atlante ferroviaro d'Italia e Slovenia / Eisenbahnatlas Italien und Slowenien by Schweers + Wall.
- SŽ publishes the "Turistièna Karta Slovenskih Železnic" which shows Slovenian railways on a 1:300000 general map. Electrified and double-track lines are distinguished and most freight lines are shown. Brief notes are given, in English, German, Italian and Slovene, on features of general interest at many towns.
Web-based Maps
- Official SŽ Passenger Services map.
- Map of Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina dated October 2022 - on the Railroad Maps site.
- Maps and Plans - Slovenia.
Ticketing
Higher fares are charged for travel on express trains (Intercity Slovenija, Eurocity, Intercity or Mednarodni), but by West European standards all fares are inexpensive. There is no known network ticket.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Authority
SŽ-Infrastruktura Only in Slovene.
SŽ appears to act as its own infrastructure authority through Slovenske železnice – Infrastruktura, d.o.o
Network Statement
Towards the bottom of this page is the 2025 Network Statement with that for 2026 below.
In Addition to the main document, some of the appendices contain useful information
Annex 2A contains technical data (names, km distances, electrification) for line segments
Annex 2B contains km distances on line segments plus signalling details
Annex 2C contains track maps of stations
Gauge
Standard.
Electrification
3 kV dc. Electrification of Pragersko - Hodoš, on the Hungarian border, was completed and opened in June 2016.
Rule of the road
Left, except between Zidani Most and Dobova/Savski Marof.
Distances
Detailed distances can be found in the following:
- Network Statement Annex 2B
- Atlante ferroviaro d'Italia e Slovenia / Eisenbahnatlas Italien und Slowenien by Schweers + Wall.
Other railways
None but of note is a SŽ operated diesel locomotive hauled car carrying "Autovlak" shuttle from Bohinjska Bistrica to Most na Soči through the 6,339m long Wocheiner Tunnel on the Jesenice - Nova Gorica line. This is shown as "AVT" in the passenger timetable as it is available to any traveller.
Tourist lines
None, but battery electric powered, 620 mm narrow-gauge, trains convey visitors through the spectacular caves near Postojna, over a 3.7 km railway loop. Postojna Cave Railway Short History.
The Slovenian Railway Museum is located in Ljubljana.
Metro
None.
Trams/LRT-Systems
None.
Recent and Future Changes
Future Changes
Construction of the second line linking the port of Koper to the SŽ network at Divača was officially launched on 5 May 2021, following the signing of the €403.6m contract for the Divača – Črni Kal section. A €224.7m contract for the Črni Kal – Koper section was signed on 31 March 2021.
The original plan was that the 27.1 km new line would be single track and used by trains to Koper; the existing 44.3 km single track line would be used by trains from Koper. However, at the end of January 2023, the Slovenian government decided that the new line will be double track, and the existing line abandoned and converted to a cycle track.
Recent Changes
Changes in 2024-2025
Trains between Metlika and Rosalnice were replaced by buses from 15 December 2024 until further notice.
Changes in 2023-2024
The HŽ operated service on the branch to Mursko Središće resumed continuing cross border on an isolated section of Slovenian track to Lendava in December 2023. This is not shown in any Slovenian PDF.
Changes in 2022-2023
On 14 August 2023 the first passenger train used the new 3.7km deviation (via the Pekel tunnel) between Maribor and Pesnica, on the line to Graz.
Changes in 2021-2022
The new Croatian (HZ) timetable no longer showed a passenger service between Mursko Središće (Croatia) and Lendava (Slovenia) - an isolated branch terminus with no connection to the rest of the SZ network.
Changes in 2020-2021
The cross-border service between (Metlika -) Rosalnice and Kamanje (Croatia) (- Karlovac) ceased on 5 April 2021.
Passenger trains restarted on the 48.6km long Grosuplje – Kočevje branch on 3 January 2021, having been withdrawn in July 1968.
The 2020-2021 timetable shows increased use of the cross-border line between Sežana and Villa Opicina. SŽ services on this line were reinstated on 5 January 2015, replacing substitute bus services following approval for the 312 'Desiro' units by the Italian authorities. The daytime service between Venezia and Ljubljana had ceased to run west of Villa Opicina from 1 April 2008 because FS would no longer allow SŽ trains lacking the Italian train protection system to run on their lines and further cut back to Sežana on 12 April 2008. This left just the overnight Venezia - Budapest train as the only cross-border service but that was withdrawn on 11 December 2011 with no cross border service until the SŽ locals mentioned above in 2015. A through Ljubljana - Trieste service started on 9 September 2018.
Changes in 2016-2017
According to the German Railfans Society IBSE, the one train only service via the curve from Maribor Tezno – Maribor Tabor ran for the last time on 9 June 2017.
Changes in 2014-2015
The following lines reopened at the timetable change on 14 December 2014:
- 32 Sveti Rok ob Sotli - Đurmanec (Croatia)
- 40 Središče - Macinec (Croatia)
- 40 Mursko Središče (Croatia) - Lendava
The following line lost its passenger service at the timetable change on 14 December 2014:
- 72 Prvačina - Ajdovščina
Changes in 2013-2014
The cross-border service between (Metlika -) Rosalnice and Kamanje (Croatia) (- Karlovac) was reinstated on 15 December 2013, having lost its passenger service on 9 December 2012.
Services were withdrawn, probably at the start of the 2013 - 2014 timetable, from the 1km branch from Ljubljana Polje to BTC City Ljubljana, which opened in 2005 or 2006.
Special Notes
None
