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The Ministry of Transport has issued a new construction authorization for additional works on Lot 2 of the Lugoj – Timișoara Est railway. The investment exceeds 4.1 million lei and covers several localities. This project is part of a larger modernization contract valued at approximately 1.916 billion lei, funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The initial implementation period is set for 42 months, with a completion target of December 2027. Upon completion, passenger trains will operate at speeds up to 160 km/h, while freight trains will reach 120 km/h, including electrification and modernization of stations.