PLK E65 SOUTHERN SECTION PHASE I

Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier

PKP POLSKIE LINIE KOLEJOWE SA

Lieu

• Pologne

Description

The project concerns the modernisation of a key section of the railway line running from Bedzin through Katowice in Poland to the Czech Republic-Slovakia border (E65 LOT C). This the first phase of a multi-phased modernisation of the line from Bedzin through Katowice to the Polish-Czech border.

Objectifs

The project is expected to increase the quality of rail services provided in Poland, as well as promote travel by rail. In line with EU objectives it should therefore enhance sustainable transport. Since the project is located in a convergence zone (Slaskie Region/NUTS PL22), it will also enhance regional development by enhancing connectivity.

Secteur(s)

• Transports - Transports et entreposage

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

EUR 175 million

Coût total (montant approximatif)

EUR 361 million

Aspects environnementaux

The project has been subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in accordance with the Directive 2011/92/EU. The EIA and the development consents are to be reviewed during appraisal. The project's potential impacts on protected areas and species, in accordance with the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and Birds Directive (2009/147/EC), are to be appraised further.

Passation des marchés

The EIB will require the Promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been/will be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation: Directive 2014/25/EU, as well as Directive 92/13/EEC as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where required.

Statut

Signé - 17/04/2020