The rail operator's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) stood at EUR 56m, which is an increase of more than 15% from 2012. Operating profit more than doubled to over EUR 19m.

Slovenske železnice plans to make more than EUR 22m in operating profit this year. The company's debt, which stands at some EUR 330m at the moment, has decreased by around EUR 30m since the beginning of the year.