Croatia launched a major railway tender attracting four bids for upgrading the Dugo Selo–Novska line, a project valued at €620 million ($723 million) and designed to modernize the country’s largest rail infrastructure. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Railway Tender Attracts Global Competitors

Indian firm Afcons Infrastructure offered the lowest price at €677 million, while Turkey’s Dogus proposed the highest bid of €989.9 million. A consortium including Ashoka Buildcon, Serneke, and Konkan Railway quoted €779.9 million, and Cengiz submitted €873.1 million.

Four Bids for Croatia Railway Tender Announced
HZ Infrastruktura. Source: HZ Infrastruktura

HZ Infrastruktura will now assess the bids to select the most competitive offer. The project is scheduled for completion within five years and ten months, reflecting its size and complexity.

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Tender Evaluation and Project Goals for Croatia

This ambitious railway upgrade, co-financed by the European Union, includes building a second track, modernizing stations, and enhancing safety systems. The improvements aim to increase operational efficiency and ensure compliance with EU standards.

Once finished, the line will support train speeds up to 160 km/h between Dugo Selo, near Zagreb, and Novska. Faster travel and improved connectivity should strengthen Croatia’s position as a regional transport hub.

The railway tender highlights Croatia’s commitment to sustainable mobility and reduced emissions. Industry observers now await the final selection, which will shape the country’s rail infrastructure for decades.

Source: seenews.com

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