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Ion Simu, the director of CFR SA, acknowledged that train travel times have increased compared to the pre-1989 period due to degraded railway infrastructure and insufficient funding for maintenance. He stated that the company receives less than half of the requested budget for railway upkeep, leading to deterioration and discomfort for passengers. CFR SA is currently undertaking modernization projects worth over 24 billion lei, which temporarily affect train speeds. Simu emphasized the importance of European funds while noting that ongoing maintenance remains underfunded.