Bucharest, December 13, 2023 – The South Section of the M6 Metro Line (Lot 1.1), 1 Mai – Tokyo, received today the Building Permit, no. 80/13.12.2023. The ALSIM ALARKO-MAKYOL joint venture, the Contractor appointed by METROREX S.A. for the design and build of the structural works for Lot 1.1: 1 MAI – TOKYO, is now commencing the site works. The works are part of the major project of public interest “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” (SMIS code 2014+117704).
“M6 Metro Line is another major project in the development of the Bucharest metro, which will expand the existing metro network operated by Metrorex, increasing the mobility of the population of the Bucharest metropolitan area and the city of Otopeni and will be added to the portfolio of our company’s achievements”, says Mariana MICLĂUȘ, General Director of Metrorex S.A. “It is at the same time a local, regional and international collaboration, which provides the first direct fast link between the Northern Railway Station (Gara de Nord) and the Henri Coandă International Airport, integrating regional air, rail and road transport flows and creating a main intermodal connection pole in the Trans-European Transport Network, contributing to the development of sustainable mobility and to the achievement of the EU objectives in terms of sustainable mobility”, states the General Director of Metrorex S.A.
The M6 Metro Line will have 14.2 km of double-tracks, 12 new modern trains, and 12 stations.
The South Section (Lot 1.1) is the segment between 1 Mai (currently existent) – Tokyo (inclusive; the Băneasa Airport area, IKEA) 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.
“We have been waiting for this moment and we are ready to start the works on the new M6 Metro Line, for the execution of the civil works for Lot 1.1: 1 MAI – TOKYO. Initially, the presence of the construction site will be felt on the surface, and we will do our utmost to ensure that the inherent discomfort created by the works is minimized for traffic participants and residents in the vicinity of the site. After the preparation of the working terrain and the implementation of the site organization, underground works will commence, the TBMs will start excavation, from the Tokyo Station, Aeroport Băneasa, Gara Băneasa”, says Ertuğrul AYDIN, the Representative of the Constructor in the ALSIM ALARKO-MAKYOL Join Venture.
“M6 is a project for the community, which will change the lives of people and Bucharest for the better. Considering the public utility of this national importance investment project, we are counting on an efficient cooperation between the Contractor and all stakeholders”, adds Orhan BAYRAM, Deputy Project Manager of ALSIM ALARKO-MAKYOL Joint Venture.
The total value of the Financing Contract for the M6 Metro Line is 6,330,126,868.43 lei, of which the total EU co-financing amount is 2,360,297,240.00 lei, being granted from the Cohesion Fund through the Operational Program Large Infrastructure 2014-2020.
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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). M6 Metro Line 1 Mai – Otopeni, the metro connection to the Henri Coandă International Airport will run in the N-NW direction of the Capital and will cross District 1, namely 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, vacant land with potential for development (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. Kiss & Go parking lots will be built at Pajura, Washington and Paris stations – used for short-term parking, to passengers’ drop off or pick up.
PRINCIPAL AUTHORITY FOR LOANS:
Government of Romania – Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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 civil works:
Alsim Alarko Alarko Sanayi Tesisleri ve Ticaret A.S. – MAKYOL Insaat Sanayi Turizm ve Ticaret A.S.
FUNDING:
- External funds reimbursable to JICA through ROM P5 Loan Agreement ratified through Law 228/2010
- Romanian state budget
- European funds
