Romanian Transp Min To Implement European Train Categories

Intercity (IC), rapid trains, accelerat trains (fast trains) and personal trains (commuter trains) are the four train services operated by CFR Calatori.

Replacing the four train types with European train categories (Intercity, InterRegio and Regio) entails amending legislation, setting new ticket prices and creating a new ticket sales software system, according to a draft order of Transport Minister Anca Boagiu.

The new train categories to be operated in Romania starting December 11, when the order enters effect, are: Intercity (IC) – with versions Eurocity IC, Euronight IC, Intercity IC and Intercity Night – , InterRegio (IR) – Interregio IR and Interregio Night -, and Regio (R) – Regio Express, Regio and Regio Urban/Suburban.

Eurocity IC trains stop only at major cities and meet several quality criteria. Intercity IC trains stop at major stations only and run at an average speed of 60 km/h. Intercity Night trains travel at night at an average speed of 55 km/h.

InterRegio trains stop at stations which ensure connection to other passenger trains They run at an average speed of 45 km/h.

Regio Express and Regio trains will replace personal trains. Commuter trains will be called Regio urban and Regio suburban and will ensure connection to InterRegio trains.