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The Ministry of Infrastructure and Power launched in the present day the tender for the development of the railway, which connects Albania with Montenegro, a rustic with which Albania shares historical past, frequent traditions, and an ideal aspiration to grow to be an EU member as quickly as doable.
The European Union has awarded its largest ever grant for this mission in Albania, 136 million euros.
The Deputy Prime Minister, additionally the Minister of Infrastructure and Power, Belinda Balluku declared on the ceremony for opening the competitors, the place the EU ambassador, Silvio Gonzato, was additionally current that this railway makes Albania a part of the pan-European corridors.
Balluku emphasised that the development of this line has an affect not solely on the financial and social growth of the nation but in addition on the Western Balkan nations.
The procurement course of began within the presence of the representatives of the EIB, EBRD.
This mission will rehabilitate 120 km of railway line and modernize 12 practice stations, set up fashionable signaling programs and enhance security measures, promote environmentally pleasant transportation with an electrical railway, lowering emissions and offering a greener different for items and passengers.
“By rehabilitating this railway line, we’re connecting Albania with different nations within the area and the EU. This mission will contribute to Albania’s socio-economic growth, creating new alternatives for companies and folks. The rehabilitated railway can be a step in the direction of a greener future. The EU continues to help Albania in reaching sustainable growth and regional connectivity,” mentioned amongst others the EU ambassador, Silvio Gonzato.
The railway is anticipated to have 12 bridges and a tunnel situated within the Lezha space with a size of 320 m. The velocity of this railway line is projected at 120 km/h. Primarily based on the feasibility research by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Power, the journey from Vora to Han of Hoti will common 2 hours. Then again, there might be an annual move of two.3 million passengers and 900 thousand tons of freight per 12 months. (December 20)
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