OSE is now in full preparation in order to enter to inaugurate a new era, ypodomes.com reports.
The new administration is chiefly focused on maintenance works, lines’ reopening and a general restructuring of the Organization towards more modern standards, enabling it to transform the country’s railway.
Maintenance to be prioritized
More particularly, there is a priority for maintenance works and redevelopment of existing lines. Based on OSE sources, preparations have already begun for the tendering of extensive maintenance projects. The important news is that these projects are eligible for funding by the new NSRF 2021-2027, so planning will be directed to the new funding period.
It is also almost certain that the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport prefers long-term contracts with the PPP method, as ypodomes.com had previously unveiled. This solution, according to the same sources, will provide continuous maintenance of the network and its upgrading to the European standards.
A network with many users
OSE’s interest has also shifted to expanding its customer base. Freight transport seems to be able to transform the railway into a new major playee. It is reminded that, in addition to TRAINOSE, Rail Cargo, PEARL and other firms have also entered the freight transports game.
Meanwhile, major groups of companies such as Motor Oil and HELPE have expressed interest in connecting to the national network, creating interest for other companies to invest and accelerate the transport of their products through the railway network.
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