“The contract for the modernization of the 30 train cars exceeds RON44 million and was concluded two-three years ago. A single train car was modernized, but has yet to be put in use,” company representatives told MEDIAFAX Friday.
The first train car was delivered at the end of 2015 and will be put in use in the upcoming period.
For 2016 as well, it was budgeted the amount of RON100 million, from the state budget, through the Transport Ministry, for the acquisition of electrical frames which will be used for the passenger rail transport on average distances, mainly on the following rehabilitated sections: Bucharest – Constanta, Bucharest – Brasov and Bucharest – Craiova.
Moreover, CFR Calatori will also spend another RON126 million to co-finance projects for the acquisition of rolling stock through the Operational Program Large Infrastructure 2014-2020 or through other financing schemes.