Approval granted for new subway line linking Bragadiru and Voluntari in Bucharest
The General Council of Bucharest (CGMB) has given the green light to a significant public infrastructure project - the development of subway line M7, linking Bragadiru and Voluntari. Here's what we know so far about this ambitious undertaking:
### Key Details:
The M7 line, spanning 13 kilometres, is set to include 15 stations and connect the southwestern and northeastern areas of Bucharest, passing through densely populated neighbourhoods such as Rahova, Unirii Square, Calea Moșilor, Colentina, and Voluntari [1][2]. The project aims to reduce pollution, ease traffic congestion, lower accident rates, and improve public health by providing a more efficient public transportation option [1].
The project is a collaborative effort, involving a partnership between Bucharest's District 5 and District 2 City Halls, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Metrorex, and the Ilfov County Council [1]. District 5 City Hall will initiate the funding request under the 2021–2027 Transport Programme to conduct the feasibility study for the Bragadiru–Voluntari segment [1].
### Timeline:
The project was approved by the CGMB on June 25, 2025 [1][2]. The next step involves conducting a feasibility study, for which funding will be requested under the 2021–2027 Transport Programme [1]. Specific construction timelines and completion dates are yet to be detailed [1].
As the project progresses beyond the feasibility study phase, we can expect further updates regarding construction start dates and completion timelines.
In summary, the development of subway line M7 is a significant step towards improving public transportation in Bucharest and Ilfov, with the potential to reduce pollution, ease traffic congestion, and enhance public health. Further details about the project, including construction timelines and funding, will be announced as the project advances.
The subway line M7, with its 13-kilometer span and 15 stations, is set to be a joint collaboration between Bucharest's District 5 and District 2 City Halls, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Metrorex, and the Ilfov County Council. This project, once completed, may influence not only the transportation industry in Bucharest but also the finance sector, as it requires funding under the 2021–2027 Transport Programme.
