Romanian rail line to be modernised

Romanian state railway company CFR SA has awarded a contract worth US$519 million to a consortium including Strabag for the modernisation of the 42.2 kilometre long railway section between Vințu de Jos and Simeria in western Romania near the city of Sibiu. The modernisation works comprise the renovation of the railway section, including five stations located outside of the densely populated residential areas, rerouting of the track, tunnelling and bridge building as well as the track bed structure. In t
December 6, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
Romanian state railway company CFR SA has awarded a contract worth US$519 million to a consortium including 3861 Strabag for the modernisation of the 42.2 kilometre long railway section between Vințu de Jos and Simeria in western Romania near the city of Sibiu.

The modernisation works comprise the renovation of the railway section, including five stations located outside of the densely populated residential areas, rerouting of the track, tunnelling and bridge building as well as the track bed structure. In total, more than 100 kilometres of track will be laid. Construction is to begin in the spring of 2014 and is scheduled to last 30 months.

Strabag’s portion of the contract is worth at least US$108 million and includes track construction, civil engineering, earth works and road construction.

“The current line, although dual-track and electrified, is in a poor state. The speed of 90-120 km/h is to be raised to 160 km/h after completion of the construction works,” explains Thomas Birtel, CEO of Strabag SE.

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