The project is divided into two sections: Atel – Micasasa (I) and Micasasa – Coslariu (II).
The first section, which is 29.6 km long and worth an estimated RON1.21 billion (EUR285 million), received bids from the consortiums Astaldi (Italy) – Dafora (Romania), FCC Construccion (Spain) – Alpine Bau (Austria) – Azvi (Spain) – Straco (Romania), J&P – Avax (Greece) – Eteth (Greece) – Gemmo SpA (Italy), Doprastav (Slovakia) – Concefa (Romania) and Porr Bau (Austria) – Wiebe (Germany) – Hochtief Solutions (Germany), as well as the companies Impregilo (Italy), Terna (Greece) and Impresa Pizzarotti & C. (Italy).
The second section, 36.6 km long and worth RON1.05 billion (EUR247.2 million), received bids from the associations Sociedad Anonima De Obras Y Servicios, Copasa – Ortiz Construcctiones Y Proyectos – Contratas Y Servicios Ferroviarios (Spain), OHL – OHL ZS (Cehia) – Confort (Romania) – Puentes (Spain) and Aktor (Greece) – Arcada (Romania).
After the line is upgraded, passenger trains will be able to travel at up to 160 km/h, while freight trains will reach top speeds of 120 km/h.
The contract will run for a minimum of 36 months and a maximum of 42; the constructor(s) must provide 24 months-warranty after completion. The project is financed from European cohesion funds (85%) and the state budget (15%).