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Metrorex: Romanian government approves 2026 budget amid financial crisis
The Romanian government has approved the 2026 revenue and expenditure budget for Metrorex S.A., the operator of the Bucharest metro system. The approved budget comes amid significant financial concerns and operational adjustments.
For 2026, Metrorex projects total revenues of 1.797 billion lei, representing a 23.19% decrease compared to 2025. The company expects to receive a state subsidy of 761.49 million lei, which covers approximately 59.65% of its estimated 1.276 billion lei compensation requirement. Total expenditures are projected at 2.093 billion lei, with the company anticipating losses of nearly 300 million lei.
Despite the financial strain, Metrorex forecasts an increase in passenger traffic, rising from 153.27 million in 2025 to approximately 165.5 million in 2026. To maintain service levels during scheduled maintenance of CAF trains, the company has introduced Bombardier-type carriages on Line 2, though passengers may experience increased waiting intervals due to technical reviews and other operational factors.
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Bombardier · Bucharest · Government of Romania · Metrorex · Ministry of Transport
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The state budget subsidy for Metrorex in 2026 is set at 761.49 million lei. economedia.ro · www.puterea.ro · adevarul.ro · newsweek.ro
- [● 2 SOURCES] Total expenditures for Metrorex in 2026 are projected to be 2.093 billion lei. economedia.ro · www.puterea.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Metrorex anticipates losses of nearly 300 million lei in 2026. www.puterea.ro
- [● 4 SOURCES] Metrorex estimates total revenues for 2026 at 1.797 billion lei, a 23.19% decrease from 2025. economedia.ro · www.puterea.ro · adevarul.ro · newsweek.ro
- [● 2 SOURCES] Passenger numbers are expected to increase from 153.27 million in 2025 to approximately 165.5 million in 2026. economedia.ro · www.puterea.ro
- [● 4 SOURCES] The 2026 state subsidy covers 59.65% of Metrorex's estimated 1.276 billion lei compensation requirement. economedia.ro · www.puterea.ro · adevarul.ro · newsweek.ro
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Romanian government approved the 2026 revenue and expenditure budget for Metrorex S.A. economedia.ro · www.puterea.ro · adevarul.ro · newsweek.ro
- [● 2 SOURCES] Metrorex has introduced Bombardier trains on Line 2 to replace CAF trains currently undergoing scheduled maintenance. viitorulilfovean.ro · buletin.de