Podgorica–Shkodër railway
| Podgorica–Shkodër railway | |
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| Owner | Narrow gauge |
| Electrification | no |
| Operating speed | ~ 70 km/h (43 mph) |
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The Podgorica–Shkodër railway is a railway connecting Albania and Montenegro, used for freight-purposes only. It is Albania's only international rail link. Although initially built between 1984 and 1985, it fell into disuse in 1991 and later fully reopened in 2003.
The rail infrastructure is operated by
The line connects to Belgrade–Bar railway and Nikšić–Podgorica railway in Podgorica and Shkodër–Vorë railway in Shkodër.
Overview
Podgorica–Shkodër is a 63.5 km (39 mi) long
History
Built between 1984 and 1985, the Podgorica–Shkodër freight line was the first international railway of Albania.
In April 2002, reconstruction of the line between the Montenegrin
Future Plans
Long-term plans currently exist for the establishment and operation of passenger service on this railway.
There are other plans involving the construction of a new high-speed rail line between Podgorica and Shkodër.[4]
References
- ^ "Hekurudha Shqiptare" (in Albanian). Archived from the original on 2 April 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
- ^ "Opening Dates of HSH Standard Gauge Lines". Retrieved 31 August 2010.
- ^ M. Malja (13 February 2003). "Shkoder-Bajze railway ready to operate for transportation of commodities". Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
- ^ "High-speed rail line Shkodër – Podgorica". Retrieved 31 August 2010.
See also
- Albanian Railways
- Railways of Montenegro