Romania's CFR to invest 9.6 mln euro in railway stations upgrade

The company has launched tenders aimed at developing technical projects and executing the modernisation works for the Rosiori Nord, Caracal, and Filiasi stations, CFR said in a press release on Monday.

The technical project development for all three objectives will span nine months. The execution timeline is set at 20 months for the Rosiori Nord station, 11 months for Caracal station, and 26 months for the Filiasi station.

The railway station modernisation will encompass various works, including the rehabilitation of passenger buildings, new constructions for passengers at Filiasi station, waiting rooms, commercial spaces, and sanitary facilities, including spaces for mothers and children. Additionally, the project involves the installation of photovoltaic panels at Rosiori Nord and Filiasi stations, as well as sound-absorbing panels at Caracal station.

Romania's 2021-2027 Transport Programme is a strategic initiative designed to modernise the country's transportation infrastructure. With a total value of 9.6 billion euro, the programme receives 4.6 billion euro in funding from the European Union.

(1 euro=4.96960 lei)