Summary sheet
Rehabilitation and modernisation of core Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) railway infrastructure from Devínska Nová Ves in Slovakia to the borders of Austria and Czech Republic.
The investments will ensure compliance with the applicable TEN-T standards. After rehabilitation and modernisation, it is expected that maximum speeds on the line will increase significantly on the majority of improved sections, from presently 120-140 km/h to up to 200 km/h. Consequently, transport benefits are expected from the removal of bottlenecks, shorter and more reliable travel times, increased safety and improved railway services.
Where and if applicable, the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU, Birds Directive 2009/147/EC and Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC (to be completed as relevant/applicable) will be verified during appraisal. The project is expected to contribute to climate action and environmental sustainability (CA&ES) objectives, in particular to climate mitigation and pollution prevention and control.
The Bank will require the Promoter to ensure that contracts for implementation of the project will be tendered in accordance with the applicable EU procurement legislation Directive 2014/24/EU / 2014/25/EU as well as Directive 92/13/EEC or Directive 89/665/EEC as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the Official Journal of the EU, as and where required.
Components of the project have either received or are intending to apply for EU grants - including European structural and investment funds (ESIF), Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
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