M6, South Section, Main site organization

Bucharest, February 19, 2024 – The South Section of the M6 Metro Line (Lot 1.1), 1 Mai – Tokyo, starts work on the Main Site Organization – Main Site. The joint venture ALSIM ALARKO-MAKYOL, the constructor appointed by METROREX S.A. for the design and build of the structural works for Lot 1.1: 1 MAI – TOKYO, within the framework of the major project of public interest “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni” – SMIS code 2014+117704, starts the organization of the Main Site – Main Construction Site, having obtained on 12. 02.02.2024 of the Building Permit No 24/01/I/81345, for the organization of the execution of works for the realization of the M6 Metro Line “main site”- coordination center with administrative role including centralized storage and temporary accommodation components, independently from the site organization related to the execution works for the M6 route and the metro stations on its length.

The main site organization is located next to the future Tokyo Station, in the immediate vicinity of the Băneasa Airport (Aeroport Băneasa), another upcoming station on the M6 Metro Line route. The execution period of the works is 39 months, according to the aforementioned Permit, calculated from the effective start date of works. This includes: perimeter fencing of the two component areas with temporary metal enclosing elements (posts and netting), realization of enclosure roads, arrangement of supporting platforms for the buildings and storage areas, installation on the platforms of containers, metalic hall-type buildings intended for administration, storage, temporary accommodation, other related activities, installation of technical equipment, assembly equipment for workshops, truck washing station, car scales, arrangement of parking lots, location of gate booths, etc.

Execution of construction works for the “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1 Mai – Tokyo” was authorized with the Building Permit No. 80 of 13.12.2023, issued by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

The M6 Metro Line features 14.2 km of double-tracks, 12 new modern trains, and 12 stations.
The South Section (Lot 1.1) is the segment between (the currently existing) 1 Mai – Tokyo (inclusive; Airport Băneasa, IKEA area) stations and has a route of 6.6 km. In addition to the 1 Mai station (existing), the South Section includes six stations: Pajura, Expoziției, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Aeroport Băneasa, Tokyo; Lot 1.1 route also includes six interstations: 1 Mai-Pajura, Pajura-Expoziției, Expoziției-Piața Montreal, Piața Montreal-Gara Băneasa, Gara Băneasa-Aeroport Băneasa, Aeroport Băneasa-Tokyo.

About M6 Metro Line
M6 Metro Line: 1 Mai-Otopeni aims mainly to serve the Otopeni International Airport, linking it to the North Railway Station (Gara de Nord). The location of the M6 Metro Line, 1 Mai – Otopeni, the connection of the metro network with Henri Coandă International Airport will be developed in the N-NV direction of the Capital and will cross District 1, respectively the following neighborhoods: Grivița, Bucureștii Noi, Piața Presei Libere, Băneasa, Privighetorilor and Otopeni.
The new metro line is configured into two sections and will comprise a total of 12 new stations. The South Section of the project, 1 Mai – Tokyo, (Lot 1.1) includes a joint station with the current M4 line and 6 new stations: Pajura, Expoziției, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Aeroport Băneasa, Tokyo. The North Section, Tokyo – Otopeni Airport, related to Lot 1.2 includes the stations: Washington, Paris, Bruxelles, Otopeni, Ion I. C. Brătianu and Aeroport Otopeni.

The principal areas crossed are mainly residential areas, commercial areas, services, transportation areas, special purpose area, public utility services, areas of cultural interest, open land with potential for construction (on Expoziției Boulevard, Poligrafiei Boulevard, Băneasa, Otopeni), green and recreational areas.

At the ring road station (Bruxelles), a “Park & Ride” parking lot will be built, with around 500 spaces, where drivers will be able to leave their cars to continue their subway journey.

BENEFICIARY:
METROREX S.A. – Bucharest Metro Network Operator

CONSULTANT SUPERVISOR:
International Consortium consisting of:
PADECO CO., LTD.
ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL CO., LTD.
METROUL S.A.

CONTRACTOR LOT 1.1 for the design and build of the structural works:
Alsim Alarko Alarko Sanayi Tesisleri ve Ticaret A.S. – MAKYOL Insaat Sanayi Turizm ve Ticaret A.S.

FUNDING:

• Romanian state budget
• European funds
• External funds reimbursable to JICA through ROM P5 Loan Agreement ratified through Law 228/2010