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Cluj-Napoca in Romania reveals plans for metropolitan rail system

City officials in Cluj-Napoca, Romania's prominent IT center and second-largest city, have sealed a collaboration deal with the Romanian Railway Company, CFR, to bring the metropolitan train project to fruition. As reported by Actualdecluj.ro, the move was supported by the mayor, Emil Boc,...

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Cluj-Napoca municipal authorities, in collaboration with Romanian Railway Company CFR, have given...
Cluj-Napoca municipal authorities, in collaboration with Romanian Railway Company CFR, have given the green light to a joint endeavor for the rollout of the city's metropolitan train system. As stated by Emil Boc, the long-serving mayor of Cluj-Napoca, this development was reported by Actualdecluj.ro.

Cluj-Napoca in Romania reveals plans for metropolitan rail system

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🚄 Cluj-Napoca Gears Up for the Metropolitan Train Project 🚅

Get the lowdown on Cluj-Napoca's ambitious metropolitan train project, transforming Romania's second-largest city into a bustling tech hub with improved regional connectivity.

The wheels are in motion for Cluj-Napoca as the city enters a partnership with the Romanian Railway Company CFR to kickstart the metropolitan train project, reported Actualdecluj.ro. This is one of the final requirements the Ministry of Transport needs for European funding approval.

🔑 May 2025: The City Hall will unveil tenders for the project's implementation sometime between May and June.

📅 May 12, 2025: Keep an eye on May 12th—that's when we'll know if there are any more tasks to complete before moving forward with the public acquisitions process. If everything checks out, bidders will then have 60 days to submit their proposals.

🚄 June 2025: Prepare for additional tenders in June to purchase the sleek, modern trains.

💰 Funding & Investments: This EUR 250 million project doesn't break the bank for Cluj-Napoca, who are chipping in around EUR 22 million (together with other city halls). The rest of the bill will be handled by the Cluj County Council and the Romanian Railway Company.

📈 Project Details: This 48.8 km route will connect Gilău, Cluj-Napoca, Apahida, Jucu, and Bonțida with 23 stations, 8 of which are brand-new. The project also includes 8 car parks, 5 overpasses, and 7 electric trains boasting 420 seats each.

The metropolitan train is expected to run at 30-minute intervals from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, decreasing to one train an hour post-7:00 PM. Wondering where you'll stash your car? Fear not—plans are in place for setting up parking areas at new stations!

💥 Key Milestones: The metropolitan train project is slated for a 4-year implementation, with a multi-year budget. Local media reports that the deadline for submitting national projects to the Ministry of Transport was recently extended until the end of this year. After all, riding the rails in style by 2026 is a fantastic goal!

📸 (Photo source: Inquam Photos | Sabin Cirstoveanu)

🔗 Source: Actualdecluj.ro

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  1. The upcoming metropolitan train project in Cluj-Napoca, a key component of the city's transformation into a tech hub, requires approval from the Ministry of Transport.
  2. In June 2025, additional tenders will be released to purchase sleek, modern trains for the metropolitan rail project in Cluj-Napoca.
  3. The public acquisitions process for the metropolitan train project may require additional tasks to be completed, to be confirmed by May 12, 2025.
  4. The implementation of the metropolitan train project, involving the purchase of electric trains and construction of stations, car parks, and overpasses, is anticipated to be fully funded by the Cluj County Council, Romanian Railway Company, and city halls, with a total budget of EUR 250 million.

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