Moldova's National Railway Tested a New Route: Chișinău–Revaca–Sîngera
On October 16, specialists from the state-owned enterprise "Moldovan Railways" conducted a test run on the new Chișinău–Revaca–Sîngera rail route.
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Starting in November 2026, the Moldovan Railway will increase freight rates by 15%
Starting November 1, the state-owned enterprise "Moldovan Railways" will increase freight rates—including those for exports, imports, transit, and domestic shipments—by 15%
Moldova's railway system will be reorganized by the end of 2026
The Moldovan Parliament approved, on its second reading, a bill on the reorganization of the state-owned railway enterprise, which is to be completed by the end of 2026. The reform calls for the separation of infrastructure and transportation operations and a change in the industry's organizational model; the full version of this article provides details on the stages of the transformation, the legal mechanisms involved, and the implications for the market.
Train service has resumed on the Cahul–Prut-2 section in Moldova following a derailment
Train service has resumed in Moldova on the Cahul–Prut-2 section, where five open-top cars had previously derailed
Moldova's National Railway is exploring the implementation of a video analytics system to monitor passenger traffic
The state-owned enterprise "Moldovan Railways" is exploring the possibility of implementing an onboard intelligent video analysis system on its rolling stock to monitor passenger traffic and ensure public safety
Moldova Railways has begun the procurement process for the reconstruction of the Iași–Ungheni line
"Moldova Railways" announced a contract for the design and construction of the Iasi–Ungheni railway line reconstruction project, which will be electrified
Moldova's Railways Increased Agricultural Exports and Freight Transit in August
In August, "Moldova Railways" facilitated the export of approximately 28,530 metric tons of agricultural products and transported 18,020 metric tons of cargo in transit.
The EBRD will allocate 11 million euros for the rehabilitation of the Chisinau-Сainari railway
The EBRD will provide a tranche of 11 million euros for the rehabilitation of the Chisinau-Cainari railway section
Moldova's National Railway Returned to Profit After Two Years of Losses
Following the first half of 2026, the state-owned enterprise "Moldovan Railways" returned to profitability after several years of losses. Authorities attribute this turnaround to financial restructuring measures and changes in management, and note that it has already had a positive impact on salary payments and the company's operations.
An agreement with Ukraine on preferential transit of goods could revive Moldova's railways
The agreement with Ukraine on the transit of cargo via Moldova's railways at a 50% discount is an opportunity for the revival of the Moldovan Railways—Veaceslav Ioniță
The transit of Ukrainian cargo via Moldova's railways will generate revenue and will not hinder Moldovan exports
The transit of Ukrainian cargo via Moldova's railways will not hinder the export of Moldovan products and will generate significant revenue for the Moldovan Railways—Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development
The authorized capital of Moldova Railways enterprise will be increased by 421.1 million lei
The Moldovan government has approved a decision to increase the authorized capital of the state-owned enterprise in connection with the support and further rehabilitation of the railway infrastructure. The measure is also intended to ensure compliance with obligations under modernization projects financed by international lenders and to avoid delays in the implementation of one of the network's key sections.
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