Novi Sad railway stop opening delayed despite occupancy permit

The opening of the new railway stop at Pirosi út in Novi Sad has been delayed despite previous assurances from Mayor Žarko Mićin. Although the Mayor had suggested the facility would be completed and ready for use by early October, construction work is still ongoing, and the site remains inaccessible to the public due to security restrictions.

While the City Urbanistic and Construction Directorate has reportedly issued the occupancy permit and a technical handover took place in late September, the station is not yet operational. The new stop, which includes 150 parking spaces, bicycle storage, and a bike path, was intended to alleviate pressure on the Pétervárad station, which has been the sole transit point for the city since the collapse of the Novi Sad station roof.

Architect Ana Ferik noted that while the stop will serve residents in the northern part of the city, it lacks essential facilities such as ticket sales and official personnel. Experts suggest that while the stop provides a temporary solution, the long-term necessity remains the full reconstruction of the original Novi Sad railway station.