Romania's railways are 11343 km long. The mountainous terrain of the country makes it difficult for transport to move, therefore travel by train is associated with significant time costs. The country has a track width of 1435, 1000 and 1520 mm. In some areas, it is better to get around by bus than by train. On the other hand, many highways are in poor condition. Romania is in need of reconstruction and modernization of roads and railways.
Features of the transport system
The railway sector is the backbone of Romania's transport structure. The average bus speed on Romanian roads is 60 km / h. Therefore, locals prefer to use trains to travel between cities. Railways of Romania border on the tracks of Serbia, Moldova, Ukraine, Hungary. The main nodes are Iasi, Constanta, Remnitsa, Bucharest, Galati. Bucharest - the capital of the state, is connected with other settlements through the railway network. The Romanian railway system is served by operators such as CFR Marfă and Grup Feroviar Român. The rolling stock is being repaired by Remar.
Romania has a convenient access to the sea, but sea and river transport is not well developed here. In recent years, there has been a trend towards the development of road and water transport. But the main burden for the transportation of passengers and goods lies on the railroad. The country maintains international relations with the help of sea and rail transport.
Romanian passenger trains
The country's railway system is ramified, but outdated. The rolling stock needs to be updated. Between large settlements, the Blue Arrow trains run, which are distinguished by their comfort. In Romania, there are personal passenger trains that run on short-haul routes and stop at every station. These trains are the most accessible and slowest. Acelerat trains travel long distances, which travel faster than passenger trains. Rapid formulations are considered more comfortable and expensive. The most comfortable and fastest trains belong to the InterCity category.
It is recommended to buy tickets for Romanian trains in advance. This can be done by telephone at the SNCFR agency. Traffic schedules and routes are available at https://www.cfr.ro. Passenger trains are often overcrowded during peak hours, especially on personal commuter trains. The advantage of such trains is their cheap travel.
