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February 19, 2026
FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE CENTER IN JUST 15 MINUTES: Serbia Gets the High-Speed Railway of the Future
Belgrade is entering the final phase of one of the largest infrastructure projects in recent decades.

TL;DR
- New railway line connecting Zemun Polje, Nikola Tesla Airport, and the National Stadium in Surčin.
- Project completion expected by the end of 2026, with an investment of €188 million.
- The line is a crucial part of traffic preparation for Expo 2027 and aims to alleviate road traffic.
- Travel time from the airport to the city center will be 15-20 minutes.
- The line is regional, double-track, electrified, and designed for speeds up to 120 km/h.
- Includes two stations and three stops: Zemun Polje, Singidunum, Airport, Surčin, and National Stadium.
- Nine new electric trains will arrive from China between November 2025 and March 2026.
- Estimated daily capacity of 10,000 passengers and 3.5 million annually.
- Expo 2027 is expected to attract over 4 million visitors.
- A new six-lane bridge over the Sava River is also planned for early 2027.
- The main contractor is Powerchina International Group Limited.
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