As it is noted in the report of the state enterprise “Railway of Moldova”, in particular, in preparation for the launch of the railway line, designed to significantly reduce travel time between the railway station of Chisinau and the capital’s airport, the general director of the Railway of Moldova, Serghei Kotelnic, together with a group of specialists conducted technical tests of the Chisinau-Revaca section.
The need for the experimental trip arose after the repair and rehabilitation work, which included replacing worn-out sleepers and rails in some sections, made it possible to remove the speed limit. The purpose of the tests was to assess the travel time and preliminary scheduling of future regular trains on the Chisinau-Revaca route.
During the tests, the train covered the 10-kilometer section from Chisinau railway station to Revaca station in 9 minutes, which is a positive result confirming the functionality and feasibility of the existing railway section. The technical assessments also revealed the potential for optimizing travel time by upgrading infrastructure and adjusting operational parameters.
As noted by the Railways, the action is part of a project to launch a rail line designed to significantly reduce travel time between the railway station and the airport.
Earlier, Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Vladimir Bolia said that passengers arriving at the Chisinau airport will soon have the opportunity to quickly reach the capital’s center by train, thanks to the implementation of the project, which is part of an extensive plan to modernize the transport infrastructure and is aimed at improving the mobility and comfort of travelers. The project involves the modernization of stations and railway tracks to meet modern passenger transportation requirements.
According to the minister, by spring 2026, the stations will be fully adapted to accommodate passengers. It is expected that over time, the average speed of traffic on the mentioned section will increase to 50 km/h and travel time will be significantly reduced.
