As a beneficiary, the National Company for Passenger Railway Transport “CFR Călători”-S.A. has signed the financing contract for the following investment project: “Modernization of 55 electric locomotives for hauling passenger trains, conversion of 20 diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotives in battery-electric locomotives and modernization of 139 passenger coaches”.
The financing contract no. 45/13.12.2023 is part of the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PNRR), Pylon 1 – Transition Towards a Green Economy, Component C4. Sustainable Transport, Investment I2 – Railway Rolling Stock, and provides financing for the following investment project: “Modernization of 55 electric locomotives for hauling passenger trains, conversion of 20 diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotives in battery-electric locomotives and modernization of 139 passenger coaches”.
The general objective of PNRR is the development of Romania by implementing essential projects, which support resilience, readiness for crisis, adaptability and growth potential, by means of major reforms and key investments, with funding from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism. The general objective of the “I2 – Rolling Stock Investment” set of projects is improving passenger services, reducing waiting time in stations, implementing attractive train timetables, ensuring adequate programs and funding for the maintenance of railway rolling stock, as well as integration with other modes of transport on an urban/regional level, with a direct and immediate impact on travel time and/or passenger safety and comfort.
The envisioned objectives which are to be achieved by making investments in railway rolling stock are the following:
- Improving passenger services;
- Modernizing existing rolling stock, which shall include zero greenhouse gas emissions, on the national railway network;
- Reducing adverse environmental effects;
- Safe movement of persons and goods;
The specific objective of PNRR is also correlated to the one of the mechanism, which has been detailed in the Regulation, namely to attract funding made available by the European Union, by NextGenerationEU, in order to reach reforms and investments milestones and targets.
The general objective of the project is the modernization of 55 electric locomotives for hauling passenger trains, conversion of 20 diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotives in battery-electric locomotives and modernization of 139 passenger coaches, which will lead to an increase in mobility around the country’s great social-economic centers, in service quality, as well as the provision of fast connections between the important administrative-territorial divisions of the country.
The project’s specific objectives are as follows:
- Increasing operational efficiency of the railway passenger services;
- Reducing pollution;
- Increase in comfort on certain routes from the public electrified railway network;
- Increase in efficiency, accessibility and digitalization of the passenger railway transport.
Expected results of the project:
- Travel time savings for the passengers;
- Vehicle operating costs savings, as well as for the passengers, due to modal transfer;
- Maintenance costs savings, as well as for the National Company for Passenger Railway Transport “CFR Călători”-S.A.
- Decrease in the number of road accidents caused by passenger transport;
- Decrease of the greenhouse gas emissions;
The project is financed through the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience, as well as from the state budget, through the budget of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, within the amount approved yearly for this purpose, according to the public investment programs approved according to law, as follows:
- Support from the European Union – loan/grant – 590,268,000.00 lei;
- National public contribution – 1,153,362,727.86 lei
- VAT amount – 331,289,827.00 lei.
The “Modernization of 55 Electric Locomotives for Hauling Passenger Trains, Conversion of 20 Diesel-Hydraulic Shunting Locomotives in Battery-Electric Locomotives and Modernization of 139 Passenger Coaches” investment project shall contribute to fulfilling the milestones and targets set by PNRR, namely signing of the contracts included in the financing contract no. 45/13.12.2023, which was fulfilled at the end of 2023 (milestone), its objective being the modernization of the above-mentioned rolling stock, while the target for this project is represented by 55 electric locomotives for hauling passenger trains, the conversion of 20 diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotives in battery-electric locomotives, as well as the modernization of 139 passenger coaches in operation. The delivery of the rolling stock is estimated for the 2024-2026 period.
On the 19th of December 2023, as beneficiary, the National Company for Passenger Railway Transport “CFR Călători”-S.A. signed the following service provision contracts, included in the “Modernization of 55 Electric Locomotives for Hauling Passenger Trains, Conversion of 20 Diesel-Hydraulic Shunting Locomotives in Battery-Electric Locomotives and Modernization of 139 Passenger Coaches” investment project, from the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PNRR), Pylon 1 – Transition Towards a Green Economy, Component C4 – Sustainable Transport, Investment I2 – Railway Rolling Stock.
1. Modernization Services for the Series 7180 Sleeping Coach and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized Sleeping Coach – S.C. ATELIERELE CFR GRIVIŢA S.A.
- Amount for sleeping coach modernization services – 5,976,000.00 euros without VAT;
- Amount for sleeping coach maintenance – 3,607,065.00 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 6
Progress of the project:
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2. Modernization Services for the Series 2190 Couchette Coach and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized Couchette Coach – S.C. ATELIERELE CFR GRIVIŢA S.A.
- Amount for series 2190 couchette coach modernization services – 13,944,000.00 euros without VAT;
- Amount for modernized coach maintenance – 8,416,485.00 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 14
Progress of the project:
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3. Modernization Services for the Series 2190 Second Class Coach and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized Second Class Coach – S.C. ATELIERELE CFR GRIVIŢA S.A.
- Amount for series 2190 second class coach modernization services – 26,765,100.00 euros without VAT;
- Amount for modernized coach maintenance – 16,231,792.50 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 27
Progress of the project:
The first coach with no. 61 53 219 0001-6 was introduced in the repair shop on the 2nd of April 2024.
The coaches shall be introduced for modernization in batches, at the provider’s request, in order not to disturb the technological flux.
4. Modernization Services for the Series 2076 Second Class Coach with PRM Facilities and bicycle/ski transport, and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized Second Class Coach – S.C. ELECTROPUTERE-VFUA. Paşcani
- Amount for series 2076 second class coach with PRM facilities modernization services – 19,932,000.00 euros without VAT;
- Amount for modernized coach maintenance – 12,023,550.00 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 20 (delivered as series 8470: 6).
Progress of the project:
The first coach with no. 50 53 2076 044-8 was introduced in the repair shop on the 16th of January 2024.
The coaches shall be introduced for modernization in batches, at the provider’s request, in order not to disturb the technological flux.
5. Modernization Services for the Series 2076 Second Class Coach and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized Second Class Coach – S.C. ELECTROPUTERE-VFUA. Paşcani
- Amount for series 2076 second class coach modernization services – 21,925,200.00 euros without VAT;
- Amount for modernized coach maintenance – 13,225,905.00 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 22 (delivered as series 2870: 8).
Progress of the project:
The first coach with no. 50 53 2076 008-3 was introduced in the repair shop on the 15th of January 2024.
The coaches shall be introduced for modernization in batches, at the provider’s request, in order not to disturb the technological flux.
6. Modernization Services for the Series 8976 Bar-Bistro Coach and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized Bar-Bistro Coach – S.C. REMARUL “16 Februarie” S.A. Cluj Napoca
- Amount for series 8976 bar-bistro coach modernization services – 9,950,000.00 euros without VAT;
- Amount for modernized coach maintenance – 6,011,775.00 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 10 (delivered as series 8970: 1).
Progress of the project:
The first coach with no. 61 53 8976 005-4 was introduced in the repair shop on the 9th of January 2024.
The coaches shall be introduced for modernization in batches, at the provider’s request, in order not to disturb the technological flux.
7. Modernization Services for the Series 1980 First Class Coach and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized First Class Coach – S.C. ATELIERELE CFR GRIVIŢA S.A.
- Amount for series 1980 first class coach modernization services – 9,931,000.00 euros without VAT;
- Amount for modernized coach maintenance – 6,011,775.00 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 10 (delivered as series 1976: 9).
Progress of the project:
The first coach with no. 51 53 1980 003-0 was introduced in the repair shop on the 13th of March 2024.
The coaches shall be introduced for modernization in batches, at the provider’s request, in order not to disturb the technological flux.
8. Modernization Services for the 5100 kW Electric Locomotive into Electric Locomotive with Asynchronous Traction Motors and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized Locomotives – S.C. RELOC S.A. Craiova
- Amount for 5100 kW electric locomotive modernization services – 56,905,000.00 euros without VAT;
- Amount for modernized electric locomotive – 34,178,112.00 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 19
Progress of the project:
Locomotives EA 91 53 0 400 743-7 and EA 91 53 0 410 858-1 were introduced in the repair shop for modernization in January 2024 / delivered as ELASMO 91 53 0 482 001-1 and ELASMO 91 53 0 482 002-9 in May 2025.
Locomotives EA 91 53 0 410 823-5 and EA 91 53 0 400 650-4 were introduced in the repair shop for modernization in December 2024 / delivered as ELASMO 91 53 0 482 004-5 and ELASMO 91 53 0 482 003-7 in July 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 822-9 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in February 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 842-5 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in February 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 565-4 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in April 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 540-7 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in May 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 839-3 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in June 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 590-2 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in June 2025.
9. Modernization Services for the 5100 kW Electric Locomotive into Electric Locomotive with Asynchronous Traction Motors and ETCS Level 2 System and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized Locomotives – S.C. SOFTRONIC S.R.L. Craiova
- Amount for 5100 kW electric locomotive modernization services – 67,450,000.00 euros without VAT;
- Amount for modernized electric locomotive – 33,228,720.00 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 19
Progress of the project:
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 229-7 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in January 2024.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 318-7 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in January 2024 / delivered as LEMA 91 53 0 481 002-0 in April 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 295-8 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in June 2024 / delivered as LEMA 91 53 0 481 003-8 in April 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 139-8 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in July 2024 / delivered as LEMA 91 53 0 481 005-3 in April 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 350-1 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in July 2024 / delivered as LEMA 91 53 0 481 004-6 in April 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 482-2 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in August 2024 / delivered as LEMA 91 53 0 481 006-1 in May 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 512-6 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in August 2024 / delivered as LEMA 91 53 0 481 007-9 in May 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 362-9 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in October 2024 / delivered as LEMA 91 53 0 481 008-7 in July 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 002-8 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in October 2024 / delivered as LEMA 91 53 0 481 009-5 in July 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 513-4 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in December 2024.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 450 365-8 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in January 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 450 366-6 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in March 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 410 395-4 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in April 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 450 349-2 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in June 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 028-3 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in June 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 400 068-9 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in August 2025.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 450 320-3 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in August 2025.
10. Modernization Services for the 3400 kW Electric Locomotive into Electric Locomotive with Asynchronous Traction Motors and ETCS Level 2 System and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized Locomotives – SCRL Braşov
- Amount for 3400 kW electric locomotive modernization services – 48,364,898.00 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 17
Progress of the project:
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 440 126-7 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in January 2024.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 430 097-2 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in February 2024.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 430 105-3 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in February 2024.
Locomotive EA 91 53 0 430 015-3 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in April 2025.
11. Modernization Services for the 1250 HP Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotive Used for Shunting into Plug-In Battery-Electric Locomotive and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized Locomotives – SCRL Braşov
- Amount for 1250 HP diesel-hydraulic locomotive modernization services – 19,805,540.00 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 20
Progress of the project:Locomotive DHC 92 53 0 800 479-3 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in January 2024 / delivered as LEA 97 53 0 492 000-5 in June 2025.
Locomotive DHC 92 53 0 800 598-0 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in June 2024 / delivered as LEA 97 53 0 492 002-1 in July 2025.
Locomotive DHC 92 53 0 800 540-2 was introduced in the repair shop for modernization in June 2024 / delivered as LEA 97 53 0 492 003-9 in August 2025.
12. Modernization Services for the Series 1976 First Class Coach and Procurement of Maintenance Services for the Modernized First Class Coach – S.C. REMARUL “16 Februarie” S.A. Cluj Napoca
- Amount for series 1976 first class coach modernization services – 29,880,000.00 euros without VAT;
- Amount for modernized coach maintenance – 18,035,325.00 euros without VAT;
- Number of units: 30 (delivered as series 1870: 8).
Progress of the project:
The first coach with no. 50 53 1976 009-4 was introduced in the repair shop on the 18th of January 2024.
The coaches shall be introduced for modernization in batches, at the provider’s request, in order not to disturb the technological flux.
The amount for the rolling stock modernization services shall be paid from the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PNRR), Pylon 1 – Transition Towards a Green Economy, Component C4 – Sustainable Transport, Investment I2 – Railway Rolling Stock.
The amount for the repair and maintenance services during the modernized rolling stock’s life cycle shall be paid from Public Service Contract concluded by SNTFC “CFR Călători”-S.A. with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, through the Railway Reform Authority (ARF). The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure coordinates the reforms and investment for Component C4 – Sustainable Transport, from Pylon 1 – Transition Towards a Green Economy of the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PNRR).
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