ŽSR Officially Presented a New Diagnostic Vehicle for Track Geometry Measurement

Bratislava, 13 May 2026 – Yesterday, the Railways of the Slovak Republic (ŽSR) officially presented a new diagnostic vehicle for track geometry measurement (DV GPK), which, following the successful completion of trial operations, will be deployed into routine operation on Slovakia’s railway network in 2027. The project is financed through a long-term loan provided by Slovak Investment Holding (SIH) and represents a significant step in the modernization of railway infrastructure diagnostics and the enhancement of railway transport safety.

The modern diagnostic vehicle will enable ŽSR to monitor the technical condition of railway tracks more efficiently and to identify potential deviations or track defects with greater precision. The vehicle is equipped with advanced measuring technologies designed to inspect track geometry, track gauge, alignment and vertical profile, cant, and other parameters essential for the safe and reliable operation of railway transport.

The new DV GPK will also enable faster data collection and digital evaluation, contributing to more efficient railway infrastructure maintenance planning and reduced operating costs.

“Modern and safe railway infrastructure requires high-quality technological facilities and reliable diagnostics. We are pleased that, also through SIH financing, it has been possible to implement a project that will contribute to greater railway transport safety, more efficient track maintenance, and the continued modernization of Slovakia’s railway network,” said Peter Dittrich, Investment Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of SIH.

The diagnostic vehicle project was financed through a long-term loan as part of support for strategic infrastructure projects. The procurement of the modern vehicle also addressed the need for a generational replacement of the original diagnostic technology, which had been in operation for several decades and no longer met current technical and operational requirements.

The diagnostic vehicle is designed for operation on railway lines with speeds of up to 160 km/h and will be used for the regular diagnostics of railway lines managed by ŽSR throughout Slovakia.

The diagnostic vehicle project was implemented under the Integrated Infrastructure Operational Programme with support from the European Union Cohesion Fund.