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Opening of the Ruse–Varna Railway
- When
- 1866
- Where
- Varna, Bulgaria
The first railway line in Bulgaria, connecting Ruse and Varna, was officially opened in 1866, linking Constantinople with Central Europe.
Construction began in 1864 for the 223 km line. The railway connected the Danube port of Ruse to the Black Sea city of Varna. It facilitated the route of the Orient Express and served as a vital link for the Ottoman Empire.
Sources
- Rail transport in Bulgaria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
- Varna, Bulgaria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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