Railways of Republika Srpska
| Company type | State-owned enterprise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Predecessor | Yugoslav Railways (Bosnian segments) |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Doboj , Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Area served | Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Key people | Dragan Savanović (General Director), Dragan Subašić (Executive Director for Infrastructure), Draženko Todorović (Executive Director for Railway Operations), Branislav Đurica (Executive Director for Economic Affairs), Milenko Bilić (Executive Director for Legal Affairs and Human Resources) |
| Products | Rail transport services, freight wagons |
| Owner | Government of Republika Srpska |
| Website | www |
Railways of Republika Srpska (; abbreviated as or ) is the national railway enterprise serving Republika Srpska, a constituent entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It operates as one of the two primary rail service providers in the country, alongside the ŽFBH, which functions within the Federation. ŽRS is responsible for maintaining approximately of the nation's rail network.
History
Established around 1991 under the name Željeznice Srpske, originating from the Bosnian segments of Yugoslav Railways, the company adopted its current title, Željeznice Republike Srpske, after the Dayton Agreement formally created Republika Srpska.
Organizational chart
- Dragan Savanović (General Director)
- Dragan Subašić (Executive Director for Infrastructure)
- Draženko Todorović (Executive Director for Railway Operations)
- Branislav Đurica (Executive Director for Economic Affairs)
- Milenko Bilić (Executive Director for Legal Affairs and Human Resources)
Electric Locomotives
| Model | Manufacturer | Quantity | Power (kW) | UIC classification | Maximum speed | Production years | Remarks | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ŽRS 441 | Rade Končar Zagreb | 35 | 3800 | Bo'Bo' | 120 km/h (140 km/h) | 1969–1988 |
Diesel Locomotives
| Model | Manufacturer | Quantity | Type | Power (kW) | UIC classification | Maximum speed | Production years | Remarks | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ŽRS 642 | Brissonneau et Lotz / Đuro Đaković Slavonski Brod | 3 | Diesel-electric shunting locomotive | 606 | Bo'Bo' | 80 km/h | 1960–1964 | ||
| ŽRS 643 | Brissonneau et Lotz / Đuro Đaković Slavonski Brod | 2 | Diesel-electric shunting locomotive | 680 | Bo'Bo' | 80 km/h | 1967 | ||
| Rh 2062 | Jenbacher Werke | 3 | Diesel-electric | 19 | |||||
| ŽRS 661 | GM-EMD / Đuro Đaković Slavonski Brod | 22 | Diesel-electric | 1454 | Co'Co' | 114 km/h (124 km/h) | 1960–1971 | Several units leased to Serbian Railways |
Electric Multiple Unit
| Model | Manufacturer | Quantity | Power (kW) | AAR wheel arrangement | Maximum speed | Production years | Remarks | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ŽRS 411 | Ganz Mávag | 38 | 1360 | 2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2' | 120 km/h | 1976–1979 | Decommissioned |
Diesel Multiple Unit
| Model | Manufacturer | Quantity | Power (kW) | AAR wheel arrangement | Maximum speed | Production years | Remarks | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ŽRS 813 | FIAT Torino / TVT Maribor | 3 | 294 | 1A-A1 + 2-2 | 100 km/h | 1973–1976 |
Freight Wagons
The ŽRS signed a contract with Polish manufacturer EKK Wagon for supplying 200 freight wagons along with workshop machinery. These wagons are engineered to support speeds reaching up to 120 km/h and axle loads of 22.5 tons. The €20 million acquisition was funded through a Polish credit facility.
See also
External links
- Railway operators in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- State-owned railway enterprises
- Enterprises headquartered in Doboj
- Railway companies founded in 1992
- 1992 establishments within Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Transportation in Republika Srpska
- Republika Srpska economy
- Government-owned firms in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Businesses in the BIRS