Project description
and objectives:
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The proposed project will comprise a programme of track renewal on key
sections of the north-south corridor Vc and the east-west section, which runs
parallel to Corridor X, together with rehabilitation of the station signalling
system and purchase of track machinery.
The project will also support the restructuring of the railways in BiH,
through the separation of infrastructure from operations and joint financing
with European Investment Bank of these important regional rail links.
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Transition
impact:
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The project will facilitate transition in the following ways:
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Approval of the new Railways Law
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Creation of the BiH Infrastructure Management Company (ies)
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Establishment of the State Regulatory Body
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Accounting separation of passengers and freight operations within Railways of
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ZBH) and Railways of Republika Srpska
(ZRS).
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Preparation and implementation of a restructuring plan
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The client:
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The Client will be the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The implementing agency will be Bosnia and Herzegovina Railways Public
Corporation (BHRPC) on behalf of ZBH and ZRS.
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EBRD
finance:
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EURO 70 million Sovereign Loan to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Total project cost:
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EURO 194 million.
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Environmental impact:
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The project is classified B/1.
The project is likely to improve the safety and environmental standards as
well as improve operation and maintenance of the railway systems. The existing
facilities will need to undergo an Environmental Analysis and Audit to
identify and assess the current environmental, health and safety conditions
and the likely impact of measures proposed under this project. The due
diligence will need to review the status of the implementation of existing
Environmental Action Plans and define measures for supporting the introduction
of the modern environmental management in these two railway companies.
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Technical
cooperation:
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Technical co-operation funds are being sought for assistance for detailed
design, procurement and railway restructuring.
For consultant opportunities for projects financed by technical cooperation
funds, visit procurement
of consultants.
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EBRD contact:
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Josip Polic, Operation Leader: policj@ebrd.com
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Procurement or tendering
opportunities:
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Visit EBRD Procurement
Enquiries: Tel: +44 20 7338 6794; Fax: +44 20 7338 7472, Email: procurement@ebrd.com
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General
enquiries:
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EBRD project enquiries not related to procurement:
Tel: +44 20 7338 7168; Fax: +44 20 7338 7380
Email: projectenquiries@ebrd.com
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