PORR to modernise key section of Craiova–Caransebeș railway line in Romania

PORR has been awarded a major railway infrastructure contract in Romania, strengthening its position in European rail construction. The company will undertake the refurbishment and modernisation of the Craiova – Drobeta Turnu Severin – Caransebeș railway line, Lot 5, through a design and build contract valued at approximately EUR 428 million (RON 2.14 billion).

The project involves significant upgrades aimed at aligning the railway infrastructure with European standards along the Orient/Eastern Mediterranean corridor. The scope of work covers 32.6 kilometres of refurbishment and the expansion of the existing single-track section to a double-track line, along with the construction of two new double-track sections.

Key components of the project include the construction of 18 bridges and 54 culverts, the refurbishment of the 496-metre-long Rachitoberg tunnel, and the construction of a new 1,279-metre-long double-track tunnel, Poarta I. Six stations—Băile Herculane, Mehadia Nouă, Mehadia, Iablanița, Crușovăț, and Domașnea Cornea—will also undergo refurbishment and modernisation.

The contract specifies a project duration of 60 months. Once completed, the railway line will be fully electrified and equipped with the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Level 2, enhancing both safety and operational efficiency.

The modernisation is expected to reduce journey times, increase transport capacity, and bring the infrastructure up to European speed and safety standards.