BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 6. North Macedonia and
Serbia have secured a 2.8 million euro grant from the European
Union (EU) to develop a joint border railway station in Tabanovce,
North Macedonia, along Corridor X, part of the Trans-European
Transport Network (TEN-T) extension, Trend reports.
The agreement was signed in Skopje by North Macedonia’s First
Deputy President and Transport Minister Nikoloski, and the European
Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Head in North
Macedonia Türkmenoğlu.
The EU funds, provided through the Western Balkans Investment
Framework (WBIF), complement an existing 5 million euro loan from
the EBRD. The project will upgrade existing infrastructure,
construct energy-efficient buildings, and install photovoltaic
panels.
Once operational, the joint station will be staffed by officials
from both countries, streamlining customs procedures and reducing
wait times for passengers and cargo. The project aims to boost
regional connectivity and economic integration, with officials
expressing hope for the revival of a passenger railway link between
Skopje and Belgrade.
The 7.4 million euro project aligns with the European
Commission’s connectivity agenda for the Western Balkans, enhancing
trade, mobility, and economic growth in the region.