Rrogozhinë-Vlorë-Airport Railway - A contract worth 94.57 million lek is signed for the rehabilitation project and the construction of the new branch
Albanian Railways has signed a contract with the winning company for the design of the rehabilitation of the Rrogozhinë-Vlora railway line and the construction of a new branch that will connect the city of Vlora with the city's international airport.
The winner of the tender was the Austrian company ILF Consulting Engineers Austria, which offered a price of 78.81 million lek, excluding VAT, for the drafting of the project idea, while the final contract has a value of 94,572,000 lek, including VAT. The procurement procedure with a limit fund of 95 million lek was opened in December last year.
According to the tender documents, the existing Rrogozhinë-Vlora railway line, with a length of 84.27 kilometers, is currently operating below its optimal capacity due to the depreciated infrastructure and the need for in-depth technical interventions. Meanwhile, the contract also includes a study for the construction of a new railway line that will connect the city of Vlora with the airport under construction.
The new railway line will be electric and designed for a speed of up to 120 kilometers per hour. The aim is to create an integrated transport between the railway and the airport, ensuring faster, safer and more sustainable access for passengers. According to the Albanian Railways, this project will also contribute to increasing traffic safety and reducing road accidents.
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