Romania: Bucharest municipality and Metrorex join forces to expand subway (…)

May 14, 2026

Bucharest municipality and Metrorex join forces to expand subway network in western part of the city
May 14, 2026

Bucharest municipality and Metrorex join forces to expand subway network in western part of the city.

Bucharest City Hall announced on Wednesday, May 13, the association with Metrorex, the District 6 City Hall, and the Ministry of Transport for the (…)

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