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Metro Line 6 – for modern and sustainable public transport in Bucharest

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On 7 July 2026, the United Nations held the first annual meeting to review the progress made under the “UN Decade of Sustainable Transport 2026–2035” – the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport Annual Stocktake.

The event, held as part of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, highlighted the role of sustainable transport in accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The discussions covered passenger and freight transport and their links with economic development, sustainable infrastructure, jobs, sustainable energy, inclusive cities, climate action and health (details here: Official programme of the HLPF 2026 events – UN).

The UN Decade of Sustainable Transport was established by the UN General Assembly through Resolution A/RES/78/148, for the ten-year period that began on 1 January 2026. The initiative seeks to accelerate the development of safe, accessible, efficient, resilient and sustainable transport systems (further details here: UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/78/148).

Sustainable transport means more than cutting emissions

The UN implementation plan for 2026–2035 shows that sustainable transport is not limited to protecting the environment. It must give people safe and predictable access to jobs, education, healthcare, markets and other opportunities.

Among the priority directions are the expansion of high-quality public transport, reducing dependence on cars, improving urban connectivity and developing accessible, safe, reliable and frequent services. According to the UN, investment in public transport can help reduce emissions and pollution, and can also improve access to opportunities for residents and for the business community.

Metro Line 6 – a European capital’s answer to the need for sustainable mobility

For Bucharest and its metropolitan area, these international objectives take concrete shape through the development of Metro Line 6. The new line will have 14.2 kilometres of double track and 12 stations, connecting the capital’s metro network with residential, retail and business areas in the north of Bucharest, with the town of Otopeni and with Henri Coandă International Airport.

By extending high-capacity public transport along the Bucharest–Otopeni corridor, Metro Line 6 will offer an alternative to road travel. Shifting part of these journeys from the car to the metro can help reduce the pressure on traffic, local pollution and transport-related emissions.

The impact will also be social. The stations of the new line will bring public transport closer to the communities in the north of the capital and in Otopeni, making it easier to reach jobs, services, education, retail areas and airport infrastructure.

A local contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

Metro Line 6 is relevant to several of the goals of the 2030 Agenda:

  • SDG 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure, through the development of modern public transport infrastructure;
  • SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities, through wider access to a high-capacity public transport system;
  • SDG 13 – Climate action, by creating the conditions for shifting journeys from individual road transport to public transport;
  • SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth, through better access to business areas, jobs and airport infrastructure.

The project’s contribution to these goals does not come from building new infrastructure alone. It will also depend on the quality of the future service, on the accessibility of the stations, on integration with other modes of transport and, above all, on the number of people who choose the metro for their journeys.

Metro Line 6 is therefore an investment in the way Bucharest and its metropolitan area will develop in the future: better connected, more predictable and more sustainable.

15 June marks International Wind Energy Day / Global Wind Day, a moment dedicated to energy produced with the help of wind and to the role it can play in the transition towards a more sustainable energy system.

Temporary traffic restrictions in the area of the future Washington Station of Metro Line 6

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Starting on the night of 13/14 July 2026, a new stage of temporary traffic restrictions comes into force in the area of the junction between Șoseaua București–Ploiești (DN1) and Strada Jandarmeriei, required for the utility relocation works for the future Washington Station of Metro Line 6.

The following traffic restrictions will apply during this stage:
• the left turn from Strada Jandarmeriei towards Otopeni is closed;
• straight-ahead movement on the Bucharest exit slip road of the Jandarmeriei overpass is closed.

The restrictions are imposed on the basis of the joint approval issued by C.N.A.I.R. and I.G.P.R., valid until 31 December 2026, with the possibility of an extension depending on how the works progress.

Road users are asked to drive carefully, to observe the temporary road signs and to use the alternative routes indicated in the area.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank all road users for their understanding and cooperation.

Updated information on the progress of the works and on traffic restrictions will be published periodically on the official website of the project and on the communication channels of Metro Line 6.

From the university lecture hall to Romania’s major infrastructure projects

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At the initiative of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, in partnership with Metrorex, a group of future specialists took part in a progress meeting dedicated to the Metro Line 6 project, alongside representatives of the beneficiary, the contractors and the supervisor.

The participants, whose training covers fields such as law, transport, public administration and business, had the opportunity to observe how the stages of a large-scale infrastructure project are coordinated, and to understand, directly from experienced professionals, the planning, collaboration and management processes required to deliver a strategic investment.

The meeting provided a framework for dialogue between academia and the specialists involved in delivering the project, highlighting the importance of practical experience in complementing theoretical training and in shaping the next generation of infrastructure professionals.

Initiatives of this kind help strengthen the collaboration between public institutions and universities, giving young people the opportunity to understand the challenges and responsibilities involved in delivering complex projects that have a direct impact on the development of communities and on urban mobility.

Future engineers discover how tomorrow’s metro is built

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Third-year students from the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest – Faculty of Railways, Roads and Bridges took part last week in a professional placement organised within the Metro Line 6 project, at the initiative of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, in partnership with Metrorex.

During the programme, the future engineers had the opportunity to understand how a complex underground infrastructure project is delivered, through meetings with the contractor’s specialists in fields such as design, surveying, planning, quality management and occupational safety. The activities gave them a practical perspective on the stages and responsibilities involved in building a metro line.

The programme also included technical presentations on the construction processes and on the use of the TBMs “Sfânta Maria” and “Sfânta Ana”, which are excavating the tunnels of Metro Line 6. Through direct contact with the professionals involved in the project, the students had the chance to understand the challenges and the technologies specific to building underground transport infrastructure.

Initiatives of this kind help train future specialists and strengthen the collaboration between academia, the public authorities and the construction sector, giving students a concrete picture of the profession they are preparing to enter.

In the period ahead, extreme temperatures and weather conditions call for special measures for site activities, whether the issue is heatwaves or unsettled weather. For this reason, visits and other activities that involve access to the working area by people outside the construction teams will be temporarily suspended and will resume when conditions allow them to take place in complete safety.

Metro Line 6 will create the first direct metro link between Gara de Nord and Henri Coandă International Airport. The new line will have 14.2 km of double track and 12 stations, contributing to the development of urban mobility and to the integration of rail, road and air transport.

Temporary traffic restriction in the Piața Presei Libere underpass, on the night of 2/3 July

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On the night of 2/3 July 2026, between 23:00 and 04:00, access to the Piața Presei Libere underpass will be temporarily restricted so that remedial works can be carried out.
The restriction is needed in order to repair the fault affecting the power supply cable of the surveying total stations installed in the underpass, in the area of the future Piața Montreal metro station, on the SOUTH Section of Metro Line 6. The fault was caused by the storm that hit Bucharest on the night of 30 June/1 July 2026.
Outside the period indicated, traffic through the underpass will run normally. Traffic on the carriageway outside the underpass will not be restricted and will not be diverted.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank all road users for their understanding.
We invite you to continue following the website www.magistrala6.ro and the official communication channels of the project for updated information on the progress of the works and on any traffic restrictions.