Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Energy Enkelejda Muça, present at the discussion of the European Affairs Committee on the draft law “On the ratification of the loan agreement, between the Republic of Albania and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, for the rehabilitation of the railway line Vorë-Hani i Hoti ,” said that, “the project contributes to a more sustainable transport system for the environment, in line with the EU’s green agenda.”

According to her, “this is an investment that contributes to the development of green and sustainable transport and the promotion of the transition from road to rail transport in our country and to the regional connectivity and the efficiency of rail transport of goods and passengers.”

Muca disclosed details of this project, pointing out that the railway line Vorë – Hani i Hoti (border with Montenegro) is 120 km long and the train speed will be up to 120 km/h. It will be an electrified railway line, category UIC D4.

She also said that the project entails the construction of 12 railway stations, the construction of a 320 meter long tunnel, the construction of 12 bridges, etc. “Once the construction of this railway line is completed, a passenger flow of 2,300,000 passengers/year and a cargo volume of 900,000 tons/year are expected. The average travel time from Vora to Hani e Hoti is expected to be 2 hours,” said Muça.
According to her, the project will contribute to the significant increase in the rail movement of goods and passengers entering and leaving Albania through the expansion of the main TEN-T network, arriving at the Port of Durrës or leaving Albania to other countries in the region of the Western Balkans.
After questions and discussions, the committee approved in principle, article by article and in its entirety the draft law in question.
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