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- September 23, 2026
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Josip Ninić, Željko Ukić, Gordan Kolak, Žarko Tušek and Gordan Bakota (Photo credit: Končar)
A new Croatian-built train capable of reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h has been presented at one of the world’s largest transport technology exhibitions in Berlin.
Croatian company Končar is showcasing the new train at InnoTrans 2026, an international transport technology event attracting thousands of exhibitors from around the world.
The 75-metre-long train is designed for longer-distance passenger services and can carry up to 150 passengers.
Its most notable feature is its hybrid propulsion system.
The train can operate using electricity from overhead lines as well as diesel power on non-electrified sections of railway.
That means it can continue operating on routes where different sections of the railway network have different levels of electrification.
Končar says the train has been designed to combine the company’s engineering, manufacturing and design capabilities.
The new unit is the second train in a series being produced for HŽ Passenger Transport.
The first train from the series entered regular service on the Zagreb–Split route last week.
(Photo: HŽ Passenger Transport)
The ability to operate on both electrified and non-electrified railway lines is particularly relevant to Croatia’s network, where electrification is not uniform across all routes.
The train is also designed with flexibility in mind.
(Photo credit: Končar)
Up to three connected train sets can be controlled from a single driving cab, allowing capacity to be adjusted according to demand.
Passenger facilities include first-class seating, a catering area and accessibility features for passengers with reduced mobility.
(Photo: HŽ Passenger Transport)
(Photo: HŽ Passenger Transport)
The Berlin presentation gives the Croatian manufacturer an opportunity to showcase the train to an international rail industry audience.
(Photo credit: Končar)
More than 3,000 exhibitors from 59 countries are taking part in this year’s InnoTrans exhibition.
The new train is part of a wider programme of investment in Croatia’s passenger rail fleet.
For passengers, the Zagreb–Split connection is particularly significant because it links the capital with Croatia’s second-largest city and major tourism destination.
The new trains are intended for longer-distance services rather than urban commuter routes.
The presentation in Berlin also highlights the increasing role of Croatian companies in developing and manufacturing complete railway vehicles rather than supplying only individual components.