Train travel will become more accessible, and more localities will be able to benefit from rail connections with Chișinău. The Government has approved the National Railway Infrastructure Program for 2026–2030, which provides for investments in the repair and modernization of railway infrastructure, as well as the development of passenger rail transport, TRIBUNA reports.

Until the end of 2026, the Ungheni–Chișinău–Ungheni service will be maintained, while the launch of the Strășeni–Chișinău–Sângera and Bender–Chișinău–Bender services is planned. For 2027, these services are expected to continue, with some routes to be expanded depending on available resources. The new services will be launched after electronic passenger counting systems are installed on the trains.

Particular attention is also being paid to the connection with Chișinău International Airport “Eugen Doga.” Revaca Station will be upgraded so that passengers on certain rail services can transfer to and from the airport. The program also provides for the development of a railway connection between the airport and Chișinău’s North Bus Station, including the construction of passenger platforms in Sângera and in the area of the North Bus Station.

The program also includes works on several important sections of the railway network. Work will continue on the Cahul–Giurgiulești section, repairs will be carried out on the Iargara–Cahul section, and work will be completed on the Prut-2–Fălciu section, which provides a railway connection with Romania.

Infrastructure investments will allow certain speed restrictions to be lifted and train speeds to be increased on repaired sections. The aim is to make rail transport safer and more efficient for both passengers and freight.

For 2026, 300 million lei has been allocated for railway infrastructure and public passenger transport services. Of this amount, more than 288 million lei is earmarked for infrastructure maintenance, repair, and development, while approximately 11.7 million lei will support passenger services. Under the new mechanism, the state will be able to separately finance infrastructure maintenance and development, as well as public passenger transport services.