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Metrorex and the Ministry of Transport have signed the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilence Plan) funding contract

Bucharest, June 4, 2024 – Metrorex and the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure signed today the financing contract for the project “M6 Bucharest: 1 Mai -Tokyo section (6 stations) with a total length of 6.6 km” financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNNR).


The investment objective “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1Mai-Tokyo” is a public utility of national importance, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and has a value of 9,337,084,108 lei.

 
“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” will have 12 trains, a route of 14.2 km and will include 12 metro stations: Pajura, Expoziției – Pajura, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Aeroport Băneasa, Tokyo, Washington, Paris, Bruxelles, Otopeni, Ion I. C. Brătianu, Aeroportul Internațional Henri Coandă. The project is divided into two lots: Lot 1.1 South Section (1 Mai – Tokyo), (6.6 km long and comprising 6 stations) and Lot 1.2 North Section (Tokyo – Otopeni Airport), (7.6 km long and comprising 6 stations).

 
This new and fast connection is designed for all the capital’s residents, business people, commuters, tourists and will ensure better business and travel opportunities, environment and quality of life. The new metro line will serve an area with high potential demand for fast, safe and efficient transportation. Traffic safety will also be significantly improved.

 
The M6 Metro Line, entirely underground, will provide a high-capacity rapid transport system between the Henri Coandă Otopeni International Airport – București and the central area of the city, thus contributing to the development of the regional economy and improving the urban environment by reducing road congestion, traffic accidents and air pollution. 

Happy Anniversary to all the children!

Bucharest, May 31, 2024 – ALL THE FLAGS UP!

This is how the adventure of children passionate about the metro started in Străulești, today!
METROREX offered its dearest passengers, the children, an unforgettable day – in preview for the 1st of June, the International Children’s Day.
METROREX General Director, Mariana Miclăuș, greeted the children, who love travelling by metro, at the arrival of the “Children’s Metro” in Străulești Depot, where trains are back home!
The little ones enjoyed the unique trip, while the older ones enjoyed the technical explanations given live by professionals from METROREX.
As numerous the questions, as curious the young guests (some of them future engineers or mechanics), so great was everyone’s joy.
All the drawings brought by the participants to the event are already on display in the exhibition ” Spotlight on children’s artwork”, at the Străulești Metro Museum.
You can therefore add this exhibition to your agenda for the 1st of June.
Thank you all who have chosen to spend this day with us!
The METROREX event was organized together with the representatives of the Constructors appointed for the design and build of the structural works for the South and North Sections of the M6 Metro Line: Alsim Alarko – Makyol Association, respectively Gülermak Ağir Sanayi Insaat Ve Taahhüt A.S.-Somet SA and with the support of the representatives of the consultant in this project, the International consortium: PADECO CO., LTD., ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL CO., LTD, METROUL S.A. .
Merry Happy Years, dear children, from all of us!

Traffic restriction on București-Ploiești Road

Starting from Tuesday, 21.05.2024, at 10:00 a.m., traffic will be restricted on lane 1 on the roadway belt between General Ștefan Holban Street and Selgros Cash & Carry.


The STB station at the intersection of General Ștefan Holban Street and București-Ploiești Road, towards Otopeni – Bucharest, will be relocated approximately 100 meters towards Otopeni.


Traffic restriction occurs as a result of site activities under the construction contract “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” at the upcoming metro station Aeroport Băneasa, on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section.


Traffic will be restricted according to the plan approved jointly by C.N.A.I.R. and I.G.P.P.R.


Road signage is carried out according to legal requirements applicable.


We thank all traffic participants on the above mentioned route for their understanding.


“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a public utility project of national importance, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017,as amended, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).


M6 is a project for Romania!

Traffic closed at Grațioasă Street

Starting Wednesday, May 22, 2024, traffic on Grațioasă Street will be closed on the segment between the end of tramway line 5 and București-Ploiești Road.


The traffic closure is due to the site activities within the construction contract “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1Mai-Tokyo” at the upcoming metro station Aeroport Băneasa, on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section.


Traffic will be closed according to the plan approved jointly by C.N.A.I.R. and I.G.P.P.R.


Road signage is carried out according to legal requirements in force.


We thank all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route and all residents in the area for their understanding.


“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a public utility project of national importance, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, as amended, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).


M6 is a project for Romania!

Relocation of STB Aeroport Băneasa Station

On Monday, 13.05.2024, starting at 10:00 a.m., STB will move the “Aeroport Băneasa” bus stop, approximately 50 meters from its current location, in the direction of Otopeni.


Starting from Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the traffic on the beltway in front of the Băneasa Airport will be temporarily closed for two days.


This change occurs as a result of the preparatory activities under the construction contract “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” at the upcoming Aeroport Băneasa metro station on the future alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, South Section.


The action of moving the station is done with the approval of the responsible authorities.


Signage of the works and relocation of the STB station will be carried out according to legal requirements in force.


We thank all STB passengers and traffic participants on the above mentioned route for their understanding.


“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a public utility project of national importance, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017,as amended, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).


M6 is a project for Romania!

Temporary traffic restrictions at the Piața Presei Libere Passage

Access to the Piața Presei Libere Passage will be restricted from 23.04.2024 to 25.04.2024, 23:00 – 06:00.

Topographic operations are in progress, under the construction contract “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1Mai-Tokyo” in the Piața Presei Libere Passage, at the upcoming Montreal station on the alignment of the future M6 metro line, South Section.

The installation of the topo markers in the underpass is carried out with the approval of the Traffic Police, General Directorate of the Bucharest Police.

With the exception of the intervals mentioned above, the traffic on the specified road segment will continue under normal conditions.

IMPORTANT: traffic is not restricted or diverted on the roadway outside the passage.

Signage of the works will be carried out in accordance with legal requirements and, upon completion of the works, traffic will be reopened and the road signs will be restored to their original condition.

In order to minimize the inconvenience caused to traffic, works will be carried out exclusively at night.

We thank all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route for their understanding.

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a public utility project of national importance, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, as amended, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).


M6 is a project for Romania!

Traffic Restrictions at Băneasa Overpass

Topographic operations are in progress, under the construction contract “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.1: 1Mai-Tokyo” in the Băneasa Overpass at the upcoming Gara Băneasa metro station on the alignment of the future M6 Main Line, South Section.

The installation of the topo markers in the underpass is carried out with the approval of the Traffic Police, General Directorate of the Bucharest Police.

With the exception of the intervals mentioned above, the traffic on the specified road segment will continue under normal conditions.

IMPORTANT: traffic is not restricted or diverted outside the overpass.

Signage of the works will be carried out in accordance with legal requirements and, upon completion of the works, traffic will be reopened and the road signs will be restored to their original condition.

In order to minimize the inconvenience caused to traffic, works will be carried out exclusively at night.

We thank all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route for their understanding.

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a public utility project of national importance, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, as amended, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).


Main Line 6 is a project for Romania!

JICA Officials’ Visit to the M6 Metro Line Project

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (M6 Metro Line. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” continues to make steady progress, reaffirming its status as a project of public utility and national interest. In line with Government Decision no. 496/2017, the project aims to address mobility needs by expanding the trans-European transport network (TEN-T).

During the period of March 13-14, 2024, Metrorex had the honor of hosting a visit from JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) officials, the financiers of the M6 Project, Lot 1.2. This visit included meetings with representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Metrorex, as well as representatives from the Contractors and Supervisors of the two sections of the future metro line.

The Director General of Metrorex, Mariana Miclăuș, led the working visit to the construction sites, guiding the Japanese officials through the various stages of construction of the future stations. The event was also attended by representatives of the designated Contractors: ALSIM ALARKO – MAKYOL, responsible for the design and execution of the structural works of the stations, galleries, and tunnels for Lot 1.1 – 1Mai-Tokyo (South Section), and representatives of the consortium Gülermak Ağir Sanayi Insaat Ve Taahhüt A.S.-Somet SA, the designated Contractor for Lot 1.2 – Tokyo-Otopeni Airport (North Section).

During the visit, at the future Expoziției station, the representative of ALSIM ALARKO-MAKYOL presented the work plans and the executed guide beams. At the future Aeroport Băneasa station, the officials were able to observe ongoing construction activities, including the coordination of monitoring activities, the formwork removal of the washing ramp, and the supervision of the works. At the future Tokyo station, the ALSIM ALARKO – MAKYOL Contractor presented the progress of the works for the preparation of the drilled piles and diaphragm walls.

M6 Metro Line, an emblematic Project for Romania’s transport infrastructure, will feature a 14.2 km two way route and will serve 12 stations on the 1 Mai – Otopeni route. It will be equipped with 12 new, modern trains, designed to ensure efficient and comfortable transportation for passengers.

Through these continuous efforts and international collaborations, the Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni) is steadily advancing towards completion, bringing significant benefits to urban mobility and the economic development of the region.

A flourishing March 8!

Bucharest, March 8, 2024 – METROREX wishes all the ladies a flourishing and joyful March 8. As mothers have a special place on this day, METROREX has organized a new exhibition at the Metro Museum in Străulești station, complementing kids’ passion for the metro with the love for their mothers.

The exhibition space at Străulești has become a symbolic garden, where flower-cards made by children smile playfully at the passengers while the title “Mama, I love you!” becomes a declaration of love valid for any age. The exhibition aims to be an upbeat urban message for the coming times, reminding people that life is a journey we take together, not only because of the importance of the day, but also because the metro network is about to add a new line, the M6 Metro line, 1 Mai – Otopeni.

“M6 Metro Line will be a part in the lives of both the people’s and the city’s and becomes a landmark project for Romania, meeting the EU’s sustainable mobility objectives,” says Mariana MICLĂUȘ, General Director of Metrorex S.A. “We want the capital’s inhabitants to welcome this project as a national project of great importance and to adopt it with open arms. Through what we are building, we are thinking about the future. That is why we thought it important to host an exhibition in Străulești, in the Metro Museum, on this occasion as well; children must be confident that the future belongs to them and that we are doing our best to make it a good one. We thank all the children who wanted to share their love for their mothers with us, and to the mothers and all the women we say a heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day! “, adds the General Director of Metrorex S.A.