The Ministry of Transport has approved the metropolitan train projects for Bucharest and Iași

The Ministry of Transport, through Secretary of State Horațiu Cosma, announced on Wednesday the approval of metropolitan train projects for Bucharest and Iași.

These initiatives aim to create modern and eco-friendly transport solutions to reduce congestion around these major cities. The project in Bucharest includes the route Gara de Nord - Chitila - Scroviștea, with the acquisition of five new electric trains, electrification of the railway infrastructure, construction of an elevated road passage, and the arrangement of five underground pedestrian passages. In Iași, the project includes the construction of three road passages, 16 new stopping points, and the modernization of seven existing stations.

Horațiu Cosma emphasized that these investments are essential to ensure fast and comfortable mobility for citizens, thus aligning with European trends in urban transport. Romania aims not to lag behind in the development of public transport infrastructure.