Two passenger trains between Septemvri and Dobrinishte will have a refurbished bistro car from Friday, 30 October. At first it will run only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Train No. 16101 leaves Septemvri for Dobrinishte, and No. 16102 makes the return trip.
The car has a dining area and a bar with food, and hot and cold drinks. At the branded tables in the dining area, passengers can play chess, Ludo and other games with pieces and dice.
The fast trains on the narrow-gauge line already have a bistro car. With the new car, two trains with a bistro will run in each direction along the whole route.
Tour groups most often pick the 10:25 train from Dobrinishte to Septemvri. The 05:00 morning train from Septemvri suits passengers who want to reach the spa and ski resorts in Velingrad and Bansko early.
Trains from Sofia to Burgas via Plovdiv and along the Sub-Balkan line already have bistro cars.