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The Romanian Minister of Transport, Sorin Grindeanu, announced the approval to restore the rail link between Timișoara (Temesvár, Romania) and Szeged (southern Hungary), reports Krónika Online.
This decision stems from a memorandum between the Romanian Ministry of Transport and the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, aimed at facilitating uninterrupted international rail transport. Minister Grindeanu emphasized on social media that this initiative will spur economic growth in Timiș County and benefit the broader region.
The project’s origins trace back to discussions with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó in Timișoara, where they agreed on increasing border crossing points between Romania and Hungary. Currently 14, these could expand to 16 by 2030 with the completion of motorways.
Romania’s potential accession to the Schengen Zone might further increase crossings.
Historically, the Szeged-Timișoara railway, inaugurated in 1857, was crucial for passenger and freight traffic until the Trianon borders altered economic ties in 1920. Despite disruptions like the destruction of the Szeged railway bridge in 1944, efforts persisted to restore this vital link, supported by Hungarian, Serbian, and Romanian politicians since the 1990s.
The railway’s renovation is seen as pivotal for boosting economies in Szeged, Vojvodina (Serbia), and Timișoara.
Overall, the restoration of this railway line is a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity and economic development, reflecting longstanding cooperation between Romania and Hungary to revitalize key infrastructure links.
Via Krónika Online; Featured Image: Pixabay