The first information about plans to expand Mainland 4 emerged in May in a draft Government Decision drawn up by the Transport Ministry. At the time there was information that Metrorex was planning to extend Mainland 4 by two stations, up to the area of Straulesti lake, which would include a terminus point, a parking lot, a dispatch center, and a terminal, with the investment being estimated at RON1.22 billion, VAT included (EUR0.28 million).
The investment will take four years and will be financed through a loan from the European Investment Bank, the state budget and from Metrorex’s own resources.
The Bucharest subway network is currently just over 70 km-long and has 51 stations, but over the next two decades Metrorex plans to extend it by at least 100 stations and 70 km. (RON1=EUR4.2972)
(English version by Daniela Stoican)