British News Agency

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic announced that contracts have been signed for the reconstruction of the existing section of the Dugo Selo-Novska railway line and the construction of a second track as part of an investment to modernize the country's railway infrastructure.

Plenkovic said, “Croatia continues to invest in the modernization of its railway infrastructure.”

The investment, worth around €900 million, is being financed through the Connecting Europe Facility and European Union cohesion funds. HZ Infrastruktura was identified as the project implementer, with AFCONS also involved in the project.

Plenkovic said the line, as part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), would connect Croatia more effectively with Serbia and countries further east.

Plenkovic said the Croatian government has pursued a strong investment cycle in transport infrastructure in recent years, with a focus on railways.

Plenkovic said, “Through numerous investments, we are sending the message that Croatia is ready to become Central Europe's Mediterranean gateway. This will further support Croatia's economic growth.”