Under a RON 767.51 ml worth of contract (VAT exclusive), which also provides for 20-year maintenance, Alstom Transportation Germany will deliver Romania by 2026 16 new electric locomotives capable of speeds of up to 200 km/h.The 16 new 4-axle electric ERTMS-equipped locomotives are capable of traveling at maximum speeds between 160 km/h - 200 km/h and pull up to 16 passenger carriages, and are intended for rail passenger transport. The introduction of electric locomotives is aimed at increasing the efficiency of railway transport services, reducing pollution and increasing train speeds on the routes: Dej - Brasov - Bucharest - Constanta; Timisoara - Arad - Brasov - Bucharest - Constanta; Timisoara - Cluj - Iasi; Iasi/Suceava - Bucharest - Constanta.The president of the Railway Reform Authority Stefan Roseanu said that the object of the contract consists of the purchase of 16 electric locomotives intended for hauling passenger trains; the contract is partially financed under National Rehabilitation and Resilience Program.The 16 locomotives, which will be used only on electrified routes, are intended to improve the performance of passenger rail services, especially in terms of economic efficiency and service reliability. (Photo:https://www.aifr.ro/)
The number of Romanians seeking work abroad has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to new data from leading online recruitment platform eJobs. So far in 2025, only 106,000 applications were submitted for jobs outside Romania out of a total of 9.8 million, representing just 1.1% of all job applications. Employers abroad […]
Four young Romanians from Prahova County created Youllgetit.eu, a platform containing a database with thousands of internships dedicated to students in Europe. The youths are former members of the RO2D2 robotics, and are now students at top universities in Romania, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. Luca Moșu, one of the creators of the platform, told […]
Around 39% of Romanians spend more than usual during the holiday period, starting with Black Friday, and the percentage increases especially during the winter holidays, when 6 out of 10 exceed their planned budget, according to the “Financial Seasons Barometer,” an iVox Research survey ordered by CFA Romania. The research shows that although impulsiveness manifests […]
Bucharest residents can sample traditional products at a dedicated fair, while the first Christmas markets are opening in the country.
Romanian president Nicușor Dan thanked Donald Trump on Wednesday, November 12, for "the very kind and powerful words regarding the Romanian people," after the White House leader commented on the US troop rotation that took place last month. Trump hosted Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán last Friday, November 7. After the meeting, he was asked […]
Several clubs and bars in Cluj-Napoca have introduced the “Angel Shot” safety code, a discreet system designed to help women who feel threatened or in danger while out in the city’s nightlife venues, Euronews Romania reported. The measure aims to prevent harassment, assault, or drink spiking. Under the system, anyone who feels...
