More than €52 million from the European Regional Development Fund will be allocated to support the purchase of 37 electric trains for 13 inter-regional routes in Romania, following the approval of this project by the Commission today.

Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, said: “The new railway framework will have a positive impact on the entire rail network in Romania. Increasing the frequency and comfort of travel and encouraging the use of trains are important for territorial and social cohesion, making it easier for everyone to access work and public services. This improves the sustainability of transport, thus contributing to the green transition. Cohesion Policy is working with the Romanian authorities to implement the goals of the European Green Deal.”

The introduction of these state-of-the-art electric trains will improve connectivity and passenger comfort and reduce transport emissions.

With a capacity of at least 300 passengers per train, this investment will significantly improve the quality of rail services on the main electrified interregional rail corridors that connect Bucharest with regional centers of activity such as Arad, Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, Brasov, Timisoara, Iasi, Galati, Craiova, Petrosany and Suceava.