Bucharest-Ilfov Metropolitan Train Project Advances with Completed Feasibility Study

The Bucharest-Ilfov Metropolitan Train project has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the feasibility study for its first phase. The Association for the Intercommunity Development of Public Transport Bucharest - Ilfov (TPBI) announced the study's finalization for the priority route connecting North Station, Chitila, and Scroviștea. This development brings the project closer to final approvals and subsequent application for European funding. The TPBI has secured necessary approvals from national railway and transport authorities, as well as environmental and Jaspers permits. The first phase includes 13 boarding points, with two new stations at Chitila 2 and Buciumeni. Passengers will benefit from new electric trains, integrated fares with existing Bucharest-Ilfov public transport, modernized stations, Park & Ride facilities, and improved accessibility for people with reduced mobility. The project estimates attracting around 4 million annual passengers by 2030 on the North Station - Chitila - Scroviștea route, with a total of over 118 million journeys expected over 30 years. Officials believe the shift from road to rail will alleviate traffic congestion, cut pollution, and decrease road accidents. The estimated investment surpasses 1.5 billion lei (approximately 304 million euros), with construction expected to last 48 months. This includes infrastructure upgrades, electrification, and station modernization. Iosif Szentes, director at TPBI, called it a decisive step towards modern, fast, and clean public transport, connecting the capital with northwestern localities.

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The Bucharest-Ilfov metropolitan train is one of the most important mobility projects in our region. The completion of the Feasibility Study and obtaining the approvals represent a decisive step towards modern, fast, and clean public transport, which will bring the Capital closer to the northwestern localities and will change the way we travel daily.