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March 28, 2026
Train at 120 km/h from the center to the airport! Everything about the fascinating project that Vučić visited today: A key part of Expo, state-of-the-art compositions will race
Together with Vučić, the first deputy prime minister and minister of finance Siniša Mali was also on the tour.
TL;DR
- A new 18 km railway line is under construction in Belgrade, connecting the airport, National Stadium, and city center.
- The line will accommodate electric trains running at speeds of 120 km/h.
- Nine new trains will be procured from China for this route, with all infrastructure expected to be ready for Expo 2027.
- The project's value is 188 million euros, with construction commencing in 2024 and the main contractor being Powerchina International Group Limited.
- The fast train line to Budapest is nearing completion, with Serbian 'Soko' trains tested in Hungary.
- Travel time between Belgrade and Budapest is expected to be around three hours.
- Expo 2027, themed 'Play for Humanity - Sport and Music for All', will take place in Belgrade from May 15 to August 15, 2027.
- 138 countries have confirmed participation in Expo 2027, with construction on the exhibition complex beginning in August 2023 and expected to finish in the fall of 2026.