Project presentation
Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni) is a new metro line within the Bucharest public transportation system, providing a direct connection between Gara de Nord and Henri Coandă International Airport.
The main areas covered are:
- 1 Mai area
- Romexpo – International Exhibition Center – area
- Băneasa Railway Station and Băneasa Airport area
- residential, commercial and business areas along DN1 (National Road) between Bucharest and Otopeni
- the city of Otopeni
- arrivals/departures terminals of Henri Coandă International Airport
M6 in figures
Length of the route:
14,2
Kilometers two-way
The line will have:
12
Stations
The line will be serviced by
12
New trains
M6 METRO LINE
1 MAI – OTOPENI
PROJECT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUCHAREST METRO
The future M6 metro line will transform the daily commute into a pleasant and fast journey to important destinations within the capital and Ilfov. Stations under construction:
Pajura
Located on the northern side of the Bucharest – Constanța railway, near Băiculești Street.
EXPOZIŢIEI
Located north of the eastern entrance of Romexpo.
PIAŢA MONTREAL
It will be located on Mărăști Boulevard, adjacent to the tram and bus terminal near Piața Montreal.
GARA
BĂNEASA
Adjacent to the Bucharest – Ploiești Road, on the esplanade in front of Băneasa Station, at the intersection of Tipografilor Street, the Bucharest – Ploiești Road, and the Bucharest – Constanța railway.
AEROPORT
BĂNEASA
Adjacent to the Bucharest – Ploiești Road, north of the intersection between Aerogării Boulevard and the Bucharest – Ploiești Road
TOKYO
Adjacent to the Bucharest – Ploiești Road, near the overpass next to the Băneasa Shopping City complex.
WASHINGTON
Located adjacent to the Bucharest – Ploiești Road, near the overpass at Jandarmeriei Street.
PARIS
Located at the intersection of the Bucharest – Ploiești Road and Padina Street.
BRUXELLES
Located near the overpass at the intersection of the Bucharest – Ploiești Road and the Capital’s ring road.
OTOPENI
At the intersection of Calea Bucureștilor and 23 August Street in Otopeni.
ION I.C. BRĂTIANU
At the intersection of Calea Bucureștilor and Zborului Street in Otopeni.
AEROPORT OTOPENI
Under the roadway in front of Otopeni “Henri Coandă” International Airport, near the parking area adjacent to the Departures terminal and the exit routes from the Arrivals terminal.
Un proiect emblematic. O primăvară frumoasă!
M6 este, începând cu această primăvară, un proiect emblematic! De aceea, mărțișorul acestui an este un mărțișor-mărturie pe care îl putem purta mereu ca accesoriu care să confirme conectarea noastră cu Magistrala 6.
Frequently Asked Questions, Useful Answers
The most important legal acts regulating the realization of “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)” are:
– Government Decision no. 930/2016, approving the technical and economic indicators of the project according to the revised Feasibility Study, with the project being configured on a 14 km route with 12 stations and 12 trains.
– Environmental Agreement issued on 30.10.2017 by the Ministry of Environment – National Environmental Protection Agency;
– Romanian Government Decision no. 496/2017 on the initiation of expropriation procedures for private properties that form the expropriation corridor for the public utility works of national importance “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni)”;
-Order of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure, and Communications no. 995/19.05.2020, approving the updated economic indicators related to the investment objective;
-Romanian Government Decision no. 906/13 July 2022 on the supplementation for the year 2022 of the amount provided as fair compensation, approved by Government Decision no. 496/2017, regarding the initiation of expropriation procedures for private properties that form the expropriation corridor for the public utility works of national importance “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni”, as well as the amendment of Annex no. 2 to Government Decision no. 496/2017.;
-Government of Romania Decision No. 906/July 13, 2022 regarding the supplementation for the year 2022 of the amount allocated as fair compensation, as approved by Government Decision No. 496/2017, concerning the initiation of expropriation procedures for privately owned properties that constitute the expropriation corridor for the public utility works of national interest “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni”, and the amendment of Annex No. 2 of Government Decision No. 496/2017.
– Government of Romania Decision No. 823/September 8, 2023 regarding the supplementation for the year 2023 of the amount allocated as fair compensation, as approved by Government Decision No. 496/2017, concerning the initiation of expropriation procedures for privately owned properties that constitute the expropriation corridor for the public utility works of national interest “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni”, and the amendment of Annex No. 2 of Government Decision No. 496/2017;
– Council of the European Union Implementing Decision No. 15883 of December 5, 2023, amending the Implementing Decision of October 29, 2021, which approved the assessment of Romania’s Recovery and Resilience Plan;
– Order of the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure No. 1035/2024, approving the update of the technical-economic indicators for the investment project;
– Building Permit 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”- instrument no. 80/ 13.12.2023;
– Building permit for the “Bucharest International Airport Rail Access Link Project (Metro Line 6. 1 Mai – Otopeni). Design and Build – Civil Works for Lot 1.2: Tokyo – Aeroport Otopeni” – instrument no. 47/ 06.08.2024;
Since all acts issued by the authorities are public acts, all such approval documents can be consulted by the public online, on the websites of the issuing authorities as well as on specialized websites.
The feasibility and design studies were carried out with a view to implementing the project in a way that is safe for residents and buildings, so that TBM excavations can be carried out safely in the corridor established for the new metro Main Line 6. M6 metro line. Special, non-intrusive, non-pervasive monitoring equipment, which in no way affects the integrity and appearance of the building/premises, is installed onto the buildings in the area of influence of the site works. They constantly monitor, with technical accuracy and fidelity, any possible change that the block may experience due to said works. The monitoring equipment is a further guarantee that the work is being carried out responsibly for your home.
Great projects are built through hard work and with the participation of the whole community, which is in fact the main beneficiary of such a major investment. M6 metro line will be the direct connection from North Railway Station (Gara de Nord) to Henri Coandă International Airport. A metro station that will be in the immediate vicinity of your home, for a fast and efficient connection to the metro network and to points of maximum interest in Bucharest and Ilfov will increase the real estate value and economic level of the area where you live.
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Local significance
DIRECT LINK between the existing metropolitan transport network and the two airports (Henri Coandă in Otopeni and Aurel Vlaicu in Băneasa) bringing significant benefits to the inhabitants of the whole Bucharest and Otopeni area.
M6 contributes to the DEVELOPMENT OF SUBURBAN AREAS and supports the promotion of residential, commercial, business and leisure areas between Băneasa and Otopeni.
A FAST, CONVENIENT AND SAFE TRANSPORT MODE for locals and tourists, providing a mobility corridor between the two airports and the city center.
REDUCES ROAD TRAFFIC, leading to a decrease the number of accidents.
IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS by reducing noise, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by providing metro transportation instead of private cars.
SOUTH Section News
M6, an investment made with government, European and Japanese funds
Piața Montreal traffic restriction extended
Temporary traffic restrictions at the Piața Presei Libere Passage
NORTH Section News
Visit of the Ambassador of Japan to the construction site of the new M6 metro line
The North Section of Metro Line 6 has received the Building Permit
Preparatory activities for the start of works on the North Section of M6 Metro Line
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Contact us
Welcome to our contact section! We are excited to be in touch with you and to offer our support for any questions, requests, or suggestions regarding the Magistrala 6 Project.
Societatea Comercială de Transport cu Metroul București „Metrorex” S.A.
Address: Dinicu Golescu Bvd, no. 38, Sector 1, Bucureşti
Phone: 021 319 36 01, 021 336 00 90
E-mail: salut@magistrala6.ro
Website: www.metrorex.ro
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