Nikšić–Podgorica railway
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The Nikšić–Podgorica railway is a railway connecting Montenegro's capital Podgorica and the country's second largest city, Nikšić. The line connects to the Belgrade–Bar railway and the Podgorica–Shkodër railway at Podgorica. It is operated by ŽICG.
Overview
Nikšić–Podgorica is a 56.4-kilometre long (35.0 mi)
Ostrog, Danilovgrad, Spuž
and Podgorica) and seven halts.
History
The line was built as a
standard gauge
. The extension to Bileća was decommissioned in 1976.
The railway has primarily been used for transport of
Podgorica Aluminium Plant
. Chronic lack of funds for maintenance resulted in operating speeds being reduced to 30 km/h (20 mph), and end of passenger service in 1992. Passenger service was reintroduced in 2012.
In 2006, thorough reconstruction and
electrification of the line begun, with consortium of Czech
companies (OHL ŽS "Brno", AŽD and EŽ) undertaking the construction works. The reconstruction was scheduled to be completed in 2009, but was completed only in 2012, due to funding problems. The entire project had a cost close to €72 million.
The reconstructed railway was officially opened on 1 October 2012, with operating speeds increased to 75–100 km/h (45–60 mph) range, and passenger service reintroduced. Three
Railways of Montenegro
specifically to serve this railway were scheduled to arrive in Montenegro in July 2013.
See also
References
External links
- Željeznička infrastruktura Crne Gore (in Montenegrin)