€400 million allocated for the modernization of railway infrastructure and the procurement of rolling stock for Croatia

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide Croatia with a €400 million loan for the modernization of railway infrastructure and the purchase of rolling stock, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

This is just the first part of the expected €900 million framework loan aimed at improving the country’s railway network.

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The main goal of the first tranche is the renewal of railway infrastructure and the acquisition of modern equipment.

Supported by EIB financing, the national passenger operator HZPP will acquire 14 new suburban trains.

Of these, 6 will be used on the route between the capital Zagreb and the city of Split.

These trains will be equipped with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, allowing operation on sections without electrification, especially on challenging mountain routes.

The speed of the new trains will reach 160 km/h.

Additionally, 8 sets will be purchased for other routes, using battery and electric motors.

These investments contribute to increasing the efficiency and improving the comfort of passenger transportation, as well as reducing travel time.

The development of railway infrastructure is important not only for Croatia but also for the entire region, as it promotes improved international connectivity and tourism development.

Photo: visitkarlovaccounty.hr

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