The Albanian authorities signed an agreement with the EIB and EBRD for the modernization of a key railway section between Durrës and Rrogozhina as part of European transportation integration. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Albanian authorities signed an agreement with the EIB and EBRD for the modernization of a key railway section between Durrës and Rrogozhina as part of European transportation integration
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Albania Strengthens Transportation Ties with Europe

The European Investment Bank approved a loan of €90.5 million for the modernization of the 34-kilometer railway section between Durrës and Rrogozhina in Albania. The total project cost is €121 million.

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An additional €30 million will be provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Another €60.5 million will come as a grant under the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) initiative. The agreement was signed on April 8, 2025, in Tirana.

The section of the railway line is part of the Trans-European Corridor VIII, connecting the ports of Southern Italy with the Balkans. Thanks to modernization, Albania will strengthen its logistical position in the region.

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The financing will be used for a complete overhaul of the infrastructure, including tracks, bridges, and signaling systems. The updated line will reduce travel time and improve the reliability of transportation.

In parallel, the bank is supporting the modernization of a 120 km railway line between Vorë and Hani i Hotit at the border with Montenegro. The project includes technical consultations provided through the partnership with JASPERS.

Thus, the EIB and its partners are promoting the accelerated development of the railway sector. This opens up new economic opportunities and strengthens Albania’s integration into European logistics chains.

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