EU grants financial aid for purchasing 40 new public transportation vehicles in Timișoara
Take a peek at Timișoara's shining future:
The western Romanian city of Timișoara is ready to revamp its public transport system, thanks to a hefty dose of EU funding. A whopping RON 180 million non-refundable EU grant has been secured to purchase 40 eco-friendly vehicles, such as trams, electric buses, and trolleybuses, according to the City Hall.
This refresh of the city's public transport vehicles is historically significant, with Mayor Dominic Fritz noting that it's the largest revamp in Timișoara's history. The funds were granted through the Regional Programme for Western Romania 2021-2027.
The aging trams running on lines 7 and 9 will be replaced with modern counterparts, and 10 new trolleybuses and 20 electric buses will join Timișoara's network. These 40 vehicles add to the 150 others that have already been delivered or are coming soon.
The total investment amounts to RON 179 million in EU funds, with an additional RON 55 million in co-financing from the Timișoara city budget.
To learn more about this exciting development, you could explore local announcements, EU-specific websites, or follow local news outlets for updates on ongoing or planned transportation modernizations. Romania receives financial support from European Regional and Local Development Funds, so it's possible that sustainable development projects, like transportation infrastructure improvements, receive funding [2].
Stay tuned for more updates on Timișoara's shining new public transport system!
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- Timișoara, a city in western Romania, is set to undergo a significant renewal in its public-transit sector, following a RON 180 million EU grant.
- The funds will be used to purchase 40 eco-friendly vehicles, including trams, electric buses, trolleybuses, and possibly industry-related EVs.
- This revamp represents the largest update in Timișoara's history, surpassing even the aging trams currently operating on lines 7 and 9, which will be replaced.
- The modern public-transit vehicles set to join the city's network include 10 trolleybuses and 20 electric buses, adding to the 150 others already planned or delivered.
- This extensive transportation project is expected to not only improve Timișoara's public-transit system but also contribute to a greener lifestyle, reducing reliance on private cars.
- To keep up with the latest developments, keeping tabs on local announcements, EU-specific websites, and following local news outlets could provide valuable updates on Timișoara's transportation modernization efforts.
