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According to the EIB, the project consists of the modernisation of 34 km of single track rail line, between the port of Durres and Rrogozhine in central Albania, lying on multi-modal Corridor VIII which connects the southern Italian ports, Albania, North Macedonia and Bulgaria.
The project aims to rehabilitate, modernise, electrify and thereby bring into compliance with EU standards, 34km of single track rail line from the port of Durres to Rrogozhinë in central Albania. This part of the line originally opened in 1950, after which it has been subject only of normal maintenance. The infrastructure is in poor condition and not compliant with European standards.
Services on this part of the rail network have virtually ceased, due in large part to the deteriorated condition of the infrastructure. The project, together with other investments and sectoral reforms, is expected to contribute to modal shift from road to rail and thereby generate economic benefits in terms of operating, safety and environmental savings. The project is a significant component of the progressive completion of Corridor VIII, a 1,500 km multi-modal corridor running east/west between Varna port in Bulgaria, crossing North Macedonia and Albania, and connecting via Durres port to the southern Italian ports on the Adriatic coast.
As stated on the company's website, Hekurudha Shqiptare Sh.a. (Albanian railway) is an anonymous company with 100% state capital, represented by the Ministry of Finance and Economy. Hekurudha Shqiptare Sh.a. performs the function of state operator of the Albanian railway network.
| Private Actor 1 | Private Actor 1 Role | Private Actor 1 Sector | Relation | Private Actor 2 | Private Actor 2 Role | Private Actor 2 Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | Hekurudha Shqiptare (Albanian Railways) | Client | Transport |
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