The section between the 1 Mai (existing) and Tokyo (included) stations will have six stops called 1 Mai (existing), Pajura, Expozitiei, Piata Montreal, Gara Baneasa, Aeroport Baneasa, Tokyo.
The consortium has four years to complete the works.
The contract is worth RON1.2 billion, VAT not included, and is financed from non-reimbursable EU funding and state budget funds.
The section is part of the 14.2-km M6 line for which Romania’s transport ministry and Metrorex had signed a RON6.334 billion financing contract in November 2020. The M6 line will have 12 stations and will connect Bucharest’s biggest railway station with the international airport.
The European Commission approved the financing for the M6 line in September 2018.
In September 2020, Romania inaugurated the fifth mainline of Bucharest metro following a RON3.2 billion investment co-funded by the EU.
Alsim Alarko is an engineering and construction contracting unit of Turkish industrial conglomerate Alarko Holding.