TIRANA, December 12 – Elbasan Mayor Gledian Llatja met today with consultants from the Western Balkans Investment Framework (IPF12) and executives from Albanian Railways. They discussed the study and the technical project for the Rrogozhina–Pogradec railway. Elbasan plays a central role along this regional corridor.

Llatja said the plan includes an electric train that runs up to 120 km/h. He added that the project follows the bypass works. He noted that it supports infrastructure development and economic growth for the city.

He stated that Elbasan forms part of transformative projects. He said these projects strengthen regional connections, increase mobility, and create new opportunities for the community.

The Rrogozhina–Pogradec railway forms a key segment of Pan-European Transport Corridor VIII. The team is preparing the detailed design of the line.

The railway project reduces travel distances. It improves safety. It also cuts air pollution from road transport.

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