Alstom to Modernize the Bucharest — Giurgiu Line in Romania

Alstom signed a contract to modernize the Bucharest — Giurgiu line in Romania, a $490 million project that will increase passenger train speeds to 160 km/h. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Alstom and the railway modernization strategy

The Asocierea RailWorks consortium, which includes Alstom and the Romanian company Arcada, signed an agreement with the operator CFR to upgrade the country’s oldest railway line. The 93-kilometer route connects the capital with the Bulgarian border.

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The works include track renewal, bridge and engineering structure reconstruction, electrification, and the implementation of ETCS Level 2. Alstom is responsible for signaling, traction substations, and the catenary system. The project is expected to be completed within 36 months.

This line, opened back in 1869, long remained a key route. However, its infrastructure became outdated, and without investment the line lost strategic importance. The modernization restores its role as a vital link in the trans-European Rhine — Danube corridor.

Alstom strengthens its position in Eastern Europe

In Romania, the company is carrying out several major projects. In 2023, Alstom, within the same consortium, signed a contract to modernize the Caransebeș — Lugoj section. Both projects enhance the country’s transport capacity and reinforce its role in Europe’s railway system.

These investments accelerate Romania’s integration into the network of high-speed and freight transport. Experts believe that the infrastructure renewal will boost traffic, improve safety, and attract international operators.

Alstom not only provides advanced technologies but also builds trust in innovation within the railway sector. This cooperation allows Romania to work with a global leader and strengthen its authority within the EU.

FAQ

What is Alstom and what does the company do?

Alstom is a French manufacturer of railway equipment and technologies, actively modernizing infrastructure in Europe and worldwide.

When will the modernization of the Bucharest — Giurgiu line begin?

The project has already started in 2025 and is scheduled to be completed within 36 months.

Is the Alstom project strategic for Romania?

Yes, the modernization strengthens Romania’s role in trans-European transport and secures its place in the Rhine — Danube corridor.

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