Line 800 is one of CFR's main lines in Romania, having a total length of 268 kilometres (167 miles). The main line, connecting Bucharest with the Black Sea coast at Mangalia, passes through Fetești, Medgidia, and Constanța.[1]
This railway line was upgraded and since July 2014 trains can run on most distance with a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) for passenger trains,[2] and 120 km/h (75 mph) for freight trains. The fastest passenger trains can cover the distance of 225 km (140 mi) between Bucharest and Constanța in less than two hours.[2]
Secondary lines
| Line | Terminal stations | Intermediate stops | Length (km) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | Bucharest (North) | Mangalia | Ciulnița – Fetești – Medgidia – Constanța | 225 |
| 801 | Bucharest (Obor) | Oltenița | Titan Sud | 79 |
| 802 | Slobozia | Călărași (Sud) | 44 | |
| 803 | Medgidia | Negru Vodă | 58 | |
| 804 | Medgidia | Tulcea | 144 | |
| 805 | Saligny Est | Cernavodă Port | 5 | |
| 806 | Dorobanțu | Capu Midia/Constanța Mărfuri | ||
Gallery
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Bucharest–Constanța railway line after renovation
References
- ^ "Documentul de Referinţă al Reţelei" [Network Reference Document] (PDF). CFR (in Romanian). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2007.
- ^ a b Mihai Alexandru Crăciun (12 July 2014). "Premieră absolută în România: Un tren circulă cu 160 km/h pe oră!" [Absolute first in Romania: A train travels at 160 km/h!]. Capital (in Romanian).