Polish Giant Budimex Strengthens Central European Rail Ties at Rail Business Days

Budimex, a major Polish company renowned for its expertise in developing and constructing high-speed rail networks, was one of the key partners at the recently concluded Rail Business Days in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Rail Business Days offered a unique platform for industry leaders to share knowledge, discuss current trends, and showcase the latest technological innovations in the railway sector. Budimex's partnership has once again proved its commitment to strengthening ties within the Central European railway industry and exploring future opportunities for collaboration.

The Polish construction company is keen on participating in the Czech Republic's high-speed rail projects, particularly those utilizing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models. In a recent interview with RAILTARGET, Maciej Olek, a member of the board of Budimex SA stated, "We ensure we stay active and alert. We also follow the preparation of high-speed rail projects in the Czech Republic, including their PPP form."

He also emphasized the strategic importance of high-speed rail projects for both Poland and the Czech Republic, mentioning the delays in EU funds allocated to infrastructure development and the ongoing geopolitical challenges, such as the Russian war in Ukraine, as significant factors influencing infrastructure priorities. "We remain hopeful that there will be a good resolution to this conflict for Ukraine, and priorities will again focus more on transport infrastructure. We are all waiting to return to dynamic investments in railways," Olek stated. He stressed the need for effective high-speed rail connections within the Central European region to replace short-haul flights and enhance travel efficiency.

Source: RAILTARGET, Budimex