A consortium led by IC İçtaş İnşaat has won the tender for the modernization of a strategic railway line in Romania, connecting the cities of Craiova, Drobeta Turnu Severin, and Caransebeș. The project was commissioned by Romanian National Railway Company CFR SA, and will be carried out by the IC İçtaş-Rotary Constructii MentenantA S.A. consortium.
According to a statement from IC İçtaş İnşaat, the consortium signed a design and construction contract for the renovation of the 42-kilometer Drobeta Turnu Severin–Baile Herculane segment. The project includes the complete renewal of the rail system, along with platforms, electrical systems, signaling, and safety infrastructure.
€460 Million Investment in Romania’s Transport Future
The project, valued at approximately €460 million, is part of Romania’s 2021–2027 Transport Program under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. It is considered one of the country’s most significant infrastructure investments, aimed at enhancing economic competitiveness, improving integration with the European transport network, and promoting modern, efficient, and sustainable railway infrastructure.
The scope of the project includes:
Upgrading infrastructure to support 22.5-ton axle loads and train lengths up to 740 meters
Modernization of 7 tunnels and 23 bridges
Extensive infrastructure improvements at station locations
Optimization of track geometry to increase safety and operational efficiency
Modernization of electrification, signaling, and telecommunication systems
Installation of soundproof panels and other noise reduction solutions
Once completed, these upgrades are expected to significantly boost traffic and capacity along this segment of the European rail corridor.
IC İçtaş: Expanding Turkish Engineering Across Europe
Speaking about the project, IC İçtaş İnşaat General Manager İbrahim Dönmez expressed pride in representing Turkish engineering on a global stage:
“We are proud to launch another major project in Europe, one of our strategic markets. This tender win clearly reflects the consortium’s strength and expertise in rail infrastructure.”
Dönmez emphasized the project’s strategic significance within the European transportation network:
“Through the modernization of this critical corridor, we will once again demonstrate our commitment to quality and our extensive experience in railway infrastructure projects. IC İçtaş İnşaat will continue to represent Turkish engineering in leading infrastructure projects worldwide.”
This project reinforces Turkey’s growing footprint in global infrastructure, particularly in Europe, and highlights the role of Turkish firms in shaping the future of sustainable transportation.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök