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The “Sfânta Maria” boring shield has reached Aeroport Băneasa

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Today, the “Sfânta Maria” TBM broke through the wall of the future Aeroport Băneasa metro station, crowning the joy of the recent celebration on August 15.

Excavation of the tunnel on Line 2 has began on April 9, 2025, at the future Tokyo metro station, and during this period the first tunnel segment on the SOUTH Section of the future M6 Metro Line has been completed.

In figures, this segment represents 902 m excavated and 602 tunnel rings assembled!

Meanwhile, the “Sfânta Ana” TBM is executing the first tunnel segment on Line 1 of the SOUTH Section. At this point, it has excavated over 406 m and assembled over 265 tunnel rings.

The TBMs “Sfânta Maria” and “Sfânta Ana” will excavate the 6.6 km long underground tunnels, on which the six stations and six interstations of the M6 Metro Line alignment, SOUTH Section, 1 Mai – Tokyo, will be built.

Metrorex continues to build for people, for the city, for Romania, and for a sustainable future!

Mission of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Bucharest

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Last week, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) conducted a new mission on the progress of the project co-financed under the ROM-P5 Loan Agreement.

A meeting was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure between representatives of the ministry – Mr. Ionuț Săvoiu, Secretary of State, Ms. Mariana Ioniță, Secretary General, Ms. Mihaela Mocanu, Director of the Railway Transport Directorate – the consulting team for the project “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project” (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai-Otopeni) and representatives of Metrorex, led by Ms. Mariana Miclăuș, General Director.

On behalf of JICA, the delegation was led by Mr. Takahiro Goto, Director of the Europe Division, Middle East and Europe Department, and Ms. Asuka Shibuya, Deputy Director, Planning Division.

The delegation also visited the construction site of the future M6 Metro Line , a key project for the fast and modern connection of Bucharest with Henri Coandă Airport.

This is an important step forward for the development of transport infrastructure and the strengthening of Romanian-Japanese cooperation.

Practical course on the construction site

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The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure is one of the central public administration institutions participating in the Romanian Government’s Official Internship Program, 2025 edition.

During this period, students from technical faculties were assigned to specialized departments within the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure in order to deepen their knowledge in the field of transport and transport infrastructure.

To enhance knowledge and practical skills, the internship program also includes visits to construction sites under the authority of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. The M6 Metro Line construction site is representative of major urban infrastructure works.

The visit was coordinated by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Ms. Mariana IONIȚĂ, together with representatives of METROREX S.A., representatives of the contractor designated to execute civil works on the SOUTH Section of the project: Lot 1. 1, ALSIM ALARKO – MAKYOL Association (South Section, 1 Mai-Tokyo) and the project supervisor, PADECO Co., Ltd. – ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL Co., Ltd. – METROUL S.A. Association, took place at the construction site of the future Tokyo metro station.

The site specialists explained to the students the activities currently underway and gave them the opportunity to see the tunnel works and the technologies used to carry them out.

The technical visit included access to the tunnel area excavated by the two operational TBMs on the SOUTH Section, “Sfânta Maria” and “Sfânta Ana.”

The students asked questions, and the experts answered them and provided detailed information, accompanied by practical examples. The interest shown by the students met the expectations of the construction and public transport investment experts, with both sides confident in the projects that will improve people’s mobility.

M6 Metro Line is the first direct rapid connection between Gara de Nord railway station and Otopeni Airport, integrating regional air, rail, and road transport flows.

14.2 km of double track, 12 stations served by 12 new trains, providing a fast, convenient, and safe mode of transport for residents and tourists, ensuring a mobility corridor between the two airports and the center of the capital.

Updated information on traffic restrictions at Fântâna Miorița, Gara Băneasa, on the Șoseaua București – Ploiești

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For execution activities under the 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”, METROREX announces changes to traffic restrictions in the Fântâna Miorița, Gara Băneasa, Șoseaua București – Ploiești area, on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, SOUTH Section.

The restrictions will be enforced on Saturday, August 9, 2025, by night, starting with 11 p.m., in the presence of the Traffic Police.

According to the renewed Traffic Opinion, based on the Traffic Plan approved as part of the works for M6 Metro Line, SOUTH Section, until 01.09.2025, there will be changes in traffic flow in the above-mentioned area due to construction activities required by the fourth stage of works for the future “Gara Băneasa” metro station.

The work will be carried out by occupying traffic lanes I and II in the direction of Piața Presei Libere.

The traffic on the Șoseaua București-Ploiești, in the Fântâna Miorița area, will be restricted to two lanes in each direction, which will be appropriately marked and signalized.

Traffic to and from Tipografilor Street will be restricted to one lane.

Metrorex would like to thank all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route for their understanding, as well as residents and companies operating in the vicinity of the worksites.

M6 Metro Line will provide a direct connection from Gara de Nord to Henri Coandă International Airport. Covering a distance of 14.2 km, it will include 12 metro stations: Pajura, Expoziției, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Aeroport Băneasa, Tokyo, Washington, Paris, Bruxelles, Otopeni, Ion I. C. Brătianu, Aeroport Otopeni.

“Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” is a public utility project of national interest, according to Government Decision No. 496/2017, with subsequent amendments and additions, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the trans-European transport network.

INFORMATION FOR GARA BĂNEASA-FÂNTÂNA MIORIȚA AREA

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The Contractor appointed for the design and build of the resistance structure, galleries and tunnels for the South Section of the future M6 Metro Line has reported that in the area of Gara Băneasa – Fântâna Miorița, on lane 1 of the Bucharest – Otopeni direction, the roadway has been damaged on a small portion. Although the situation is caused by the high temperatures of the last few days, it will be quickly repaired by the staff working at the nearby construction site of the future Gara Băneasa metro station on the M6 Metro Line alignment.

We thank all traffic participants for their understanding!

M6 Metro Line will provide a direct connection between Gara de Nord to Otopeni International Airport. On a route of 14,2 km it will include 12 metro stations: Pajura, Expoziției, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Aeroport Băneasa, Tokyo, Washington, Paris, Bruxelles, Otopeni, Ion I. C. Brătianu, Aeroport Otopeni.

Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni) is a project of public utility, of national interest, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, with subsequent amendments and additions, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network.

Today’s students, tomorrow’s specialists in technical dialog on M6

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Students attending the undergraduate program, second year, at the Faculty of Railways, Roads and Bridges – UTCB participated, as part of their internship, in a technical visit on the construction site of the future M6 Metro Line.

The students visited the future metro station Tokyo, on the SOUTH Section (from where the two TBM machines “Sfânta Maria” and “Sfânta Ana” started the tunneling works to the 1 Mai station) and the future metro station Ion I. C. Brătianu, on the NORTH Section.

On this occasion, the young people could witness the various stages of execution currently underway in the two work zones and received detailed information about the technical processes from the specialists on site.

The meeting was productive and interactive, the students got answers to many questions and were impressed by the complexity of the work and the deployment of human and technical resources.

Metrorex is open to dialog with the academic technical environment, taking into account the fact that the training of these young people must constantly combine theoretical study and practical experience.

Updated information on traffic restrictions at Fântâna Miorița, Gara Băneasa, on Șoseaua București – Ploiești

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For execution activities in the framework of the 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”, METROREX announces changes in traffic restrictions in the area of Fântâna Miorița, Gara Băneasa, Șoseaua București – Ploiești, on the alignment of the future M6 Metro Line, SOUTH Section.

The restrictions implementation will be made on the night of June 30 – July 1, 2025.

According to the renewed Traffic Opinion, based on the Traffic Plan approved as part of the works for the M6 Metro Line, SOUTH Section, until 17.07.2025 there will be changes in the traffic flow in the above mentioned area, for site activities required by a new stage of works for the future metro station “Gara Băneasa”. As a consequence, the work will be carried out by occupying one traffic lane in each direction (lane III in both directions).

Road traffic will follow two lanes properly marked and signalized on the Șoseaua București – Ploiești, in the area of Fântâna Miorița.

Traffic to and from Tipografilor Street will flow on one lane.

Metrorex thanks all traffic participants on the above-mentioned route for their understanding, as well as residents and companies operating in the vicinity of the work area.

M6 Metro Line will provide a direct connection between Gara de Nord to Otopeni International Airport. It will have a route of 14,2 km and will include 12 metro stations: Pajura, Expoziției, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Aeroport Băneasa, Tokyo, Washington, Paris, Bruxelles, Otopeni, Ion I. C. Brătianu, Aeroport Otopeni.

Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni) is a project of public utility, of national interest, according to Government Decision no. 496/2017, with subsequent amendments and additions, which ensures the mobility needs of people through the development of the Trans-European Transport Network.

Information on traffic restrictions in Otopeni

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In order to execute the preparatory works for the future Otopeni metro station, within “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” the following traffic restrictions have been established in Otopeni:

– The DN1 road towards Bucharest, between km 13+493 and km 14+345, has been restricted to 2 lanes.

– The public transport station for lines 441, 442, 443, 446, 447, 448, 100 and Blue Line, towards Bucharest, has been relocated 50 meters in Bucharest direction.

– The 23 August Street connection with DN 1 road has been closed, affecting the routes of lines 403 and Blue Line.

The restrictions have been implemented according to the Opinion issued by the National Road Infrastructure Management Company (C.N.A.I.R.) and the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police – Road Directorate and comply with the provisions of the MI-MT Order no. 1112/2000 on the establishment of traffic restrictions.

The temporary road signalization related to the restrictions has been implemented according to the plan approved by the above-mentioned authorities.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

M6 Metro Line will provide a direct connection between Gara de Nord to Otopeni International Airport. It will have a route of 14,2 km and will include 12 metro stations: Pajura, Expoziției, Piața Montreal, Gara Băneasa, Aeroport Băneasa, Tokyo, Washington, Paris, Bruxelles, Otopeni, Ion I. C. Brătianu, Aeroport Otopeni.

M6 Metro Line is a project for Romania!

Effective Dialogue within the Romania – Japan Strategic Partnership

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On 23.06.2025, at the Parliament Palace, the strategic document of cooperation in the field of Transport, Energy and Digitalization was signed, between the Government of Japan, represented by His Excellency Mr. Akiyoshi KATO – Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and the Government of Romania, represented by Mrs. Mariana IONIȚĂ – Secretary General at the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

During the signing ceremony of the strategic document, which took place at the Palace of the Parliament, the parties involved presented their own strategies in the field of Transport, Energy and Digitalization, the projects currently being implemented, as well as future strategic projects that will lead to sustainable development in the above-mentioned strategic areas.

The General Director of Metrorex, Mariana Miclăuș, took part in the dialog on the occasion of this event together with H.E. Takashi KATAE – Ambassador of Japan in Romania.

After the signing ceremony of the strategic document on cooperation in the field of Transport, Energy and Digitalization, the Japanese delegation made a series of thematic working visits, including to the future M6 Metro Line, financed from the Romanian state budget, through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and reimbursable external funds, through the National Recovery and Resilience Program (PNRR) and the ROM-P5 Loan Agreement granted by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).

Japanese officials, members of the Japanese Parliament and representatives of some Japanese companies in the region visited the future metro stations Aeroport Băneasa, SOUTH section and Aeroport Otopeni, NORTH section of the future M6 Metro Line. The visit was hosted by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, by the General Director of Metrorex, Mrs. Mariana Miclăuș, by representatives of the contractors involved in the realization of the two sections of the project: Lot 1.1, ALSIM ALARKO – MAKYOL Joint Venture (SOUTH Section, 1 Mai -Tokyo), and Lot 1.2, GULERMAK – SOMET Joint Venture (NORTH Section, Tokyo-Aeroport Otopeni), as well as the project’s Supervisor, PADECO Co., Ltd. – ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL Co., Ltd. – METROUL S.A. Joint venture.

The airports are open gates to the world, so both objectives visited are representative for the local, regional and international character of the future M6 Metro Line, but also for the strategic partnership between Romania and Japan.

Locally, the future M6 Metro Line will increase the mobility of the population of the Bucharest metropolitan area and the city of Otopeni, regionally it integrates regional air, rail and road transport flows, being the first direct rapid link between Gara de Nord and Otopeni Airport, and internationally it represents a main intermodal connection hub in the trans-European transport network designed to meet the EU objectives in terms of sustainable mobility.

We thank our Japanese partners for their continued support for the development of metro infrastructure!

Visit to the M6 construction site: Otopeni students discover how the metro is built

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On May 29, on the occasion of the near coming Children’s Day, the students of the “Ioan Petruș” Theoretical High School from Otopeni were invited by the contractors appointed for the design and build of the resistance structure, galleries and tunnels, to visit the construction site of the future Ion I.C. Brătianu metro station, part of the M6 Metro Line.

If for Bucharest’s citizens the metro is a regular presence, for Otopeni it is a premiere: a modern mobility project that will link Gara de Nord Station to Henri Coandă International Airport.

The students and teachers chose to turn the visit into an English course in a real-life context – right next to one of the Capital’s most important international transportation hubs. The choice was not by chance: the world’s first metro was inaugurated in London in 1863, and the M6 project today is being carried out by a mixed national and international team, with English as a key working tool.

The children could see a construction stage of the Ion I. C. Brătianu metro station in Otopeni and were engaged in an imaginative exercise which they expressed through ideas and messages written on a board installed on the construction site and through drawings on the theme: “How do I see a metro station?”.

The Metrorex branded event was organized with the participation of the contractors working on the North section (Gulermak – Somet) and on the South section (Alsim Alarko-Makyol Joint Venture) of the future M6 Metro Line and the Project Supervisor, PADECO Co., Ltd. – ORIENTAL CONSULTANTS GLOBAL Co., Ltd. – METROUL S.A.

Happy anniversary to all the children! We are glad that we could honor this day by meeting the future of urban transportation – a future that we are building, day by day, for them.

We invite you to explore the artistic creations of students from “Ioan Petruș” Theoretical High School in Otopeni, inspired by the recent visit to the construction site of the future Ion I.C. Brătianu metro station, part of the M6 Metro Line project!