Macedonian Railways launches fleet renewal programme

Macedonian national train operator MZ Transport has announced details of a planned fleet renewal programme.

Tenders are to be called in the third quarter of 2012 for the supply of up to four three-car diesel multiple-units, two three-car electric multiple-units, 150 wagons, the rehabilitation of three electric locomotives and the provision of related consultancy services.

The €59m project is to be funded through a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development.