Moldova's First Electrified Railway Line
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Ungheni, Chișinău, Moldova
Source: Railway PRO
The project involves the electrification of the Moldovan Railway (CFM) to allow trains to travel at speeds of up to 140 km/h. It includes the construction of the first European-gauge railway line on the Ungheni–Chișinău segment, starting in 2027 after the feasibility study completion. The project aims to connect Moldova to the EU rail network with trains traveling between 140 and 160 km/h, transit
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail
- Location
- Ungheni, Chișinău, Moldova
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Railway PRO
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the electrification of the Moldovan Railway (CFM) to allow trains to travel at speeds of up to 140 km/h. It includes the construction of the first European-gauge railway line on the Ungheni–Chișinău segment, starting in 2027 after the feasibility study completion. The project aims to connect Moldova to the EU rail network with trains traveling between 140 and 160 km/h, transitioning to electric traction for economic efficiency. |
Original sector | Railway |
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Location
Country | Moldova |
City | Ungheni, Chișinău |
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Source | Railway PRO |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail |
Article published date | 2026-05-14 |
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