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7 November 09:01

The government has announced the allocation of over 1.2 billion lei for the modernization of public passenger transport and the purchase of 23 new electric locomotives.

Ana-Maria Tapescu

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Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said that 23 new electric locomotives will be purchased, capable of running at 160 km/h and hauling up to 16 passenger coaches. Investments will also be made in 9 other long-distance interregional electric trains.

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Guvernul alocă o sumă importantă pentru modernizarea transportului public de călători. Vor fi achiziționate încă 23 de locomotive electrice

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Ciolacu. "Alocăm peste 1,2 miliarde de lei pentru modernizarea transportului public de călători

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