Metro operations unaffected by energy crisis, says Romanian minister

Despite ongoing energy crisis concerns, Romania's interim Defense Minister Radu Miruță, who is also handling Transport Ministry duties, assured that no measures are planned to reduce metro operations in Bucharest. Metrorex, the subway operator, confirmed that train services are running as usual.

Miruță emphasized that while a general effort to reduce energy consumption is necessary, the metro system is a vital service for the capital. "We have not received any proposal to reduce activity at the metro. Obviously, we all need to make an effort, but this effort is sequential. Metro transport and its benefits for Bucharest traffic and citizens are at the top of the priorities. Reducing consumption should start with elements that are at the bottom of this priority list," Miruță stated.

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We have not received any proposal to reduce activity at the metro. Obviously, we all need to make an effort, but this effort is sequential. Metro transport and its benefits for Bucharest traffic and citizens are at the top of the priorities. Reducing consumption should start with elements that are at the bottom of this priority list.

These clarifications come amid public speculation about potential reductions in the number of trains operating. Metrorex issued a statement on Monday confirming that the operational schedule remains unchanged. "Following information that appeared in the public space regarding a supposed reduction in the number of trains in circulation, Metrorex informs that, at this moment, the metro train circulation is carried out according to the approved schedule," the company announced.

The government is preparing contingency plans for major energy consumers, including a measure that would allow notifying them 24 hours in advance of a maximum consumption limit. However, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan described this as a backup measure, to be used only if the energy situation necessitates coordinated intervention. For now, no decisions have been made to limit the metro's activity.

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Following information that appeared in the public space regarding a supposed reduction in the number of trains in circulation, Metrorex informs that, at this moment, the metro train circulation is carried out according to the approved schedule.