Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi announced that the Council of Ministers approved a decision related to the Tirana-Durrës railway project and the segment connecting the line to Tirana International Airport.

In a statement to the media after the government meeting, Karakaçi said the project will receive an €11.7 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Additionally, the project secured about €12.5 million in grants through the Western Balkans Investment Framework.

He highlighted the project’s strategic importance. The plan includes full electrification of the railway, allowing the use of electric trains.

“Electrification will eliminate carbon emissions and align Albania with developed countries that operate fully electrified rail systems. It also opens the door to using renewable energy for the railway in the future,” Karakaçi said.

He added that the investment completes the Tirana-Durrës railway project by finishing its electrification cycle.

Karakaçi also announced that the government approved additional funds for land acquisitions. These cover segments for expanding the city entrance of Shkodër and the Milot road junction.