Central and Eastern Europe infrastructure and energy updates

Several major infrastructure and energy developments are underway across Central and Eastern Europe. In Hungary, a 174 billion forint railway modernization project is planned for the Budapest-Fót-Vác line to increase commuter capacity by 2030. Additionally, plans are moving forward to establish a continuous bicycle route from Győr to Budapest, with construction potentially starting in 2028.

In Romania, extreme low water levels in the Danube have prompted emergency measures to ensure the Cernavodă nuclear power plant remains operational. Authorities are constructing dams in the Old Danube and releasing water from the Olt River reservoirs to maintain cooling levels. Meanwhile, Electrica is planning a 235 million euro investment in Craiova for new cogeneration plants to serve the city and the Ford Otosan factory.

In Moldova, the commercial launch of the Vulcanesti-Chisinau power line has been delayed due to a transformer malfunction at the Chisinau substation. The faulty equipment has been sent to Spain for repairs, a process expected to take several weeks. This line is critical for allowing Moldova to import electricity from Romania and European markets without transiting the Transnistrian region.