According to the Bank’s website, the project involves modernising the 130 km Brasov-Sighisoara double-track electrified railway line, which forms part of the Rhine-Danube Core Trans-European Network (TEN-T) corridor.

The upgrade includes an increase in maximum design speed, axle load, and maximum permissible train length, along with the installation of the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Level 2. The project will be compliant with the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs), including the ERTMS installation, which is expected to improve competitiveness of rail versus other modes.

The aim is to significantly improve the quality and travel time of the rail connection between Brasov and Sighisoara, leading to time savings, modal shift from road to rail travel - with consequent reduced vehicle operating costs - improved transport safety, and environmental benefits.

The project falls under Annex I of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (EIA) 2011/92/EU amended by Directive 2014/52/EU.

The environmental impacts of the project, the EIA procedure as well as the need for assessment according to the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and Birds Directive (2009/147/EC) will be analysed during the appraisal. The project is expected to generate modal shift from road to rail with the corresponding environmental benefits in terms of reduction of noise, GHG emissions and pollution. The project is expected to contribute to climate action and environmental sustainability (CA&ES) objectives, in particular to climate mitigation and pollution prevention and control.

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