Rail transportation in Kosovo
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| Locale | Kosovo |
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| Dates of operation | 1874–present |
| Length | 333.951 kilometres (208 mi) |
| Headquarters | Fushë Kosovë, Kosovo |
| Website |
www infrakos |
The Railways of Kosovo in station territories take place from 333, 951 km (591 mi) up to 105,784 km (65,731 mi), whereas the industrial lines involve 103,4 km. The Railways of Kosovo are a property of the public sector where the state has access to ruling all administrative actions in the Ministry of Economic Development.
In Kosovo, the construction of railways lines first took place in 1874 where the first railway line was built for the destination from Hani Elezit to Fushe Kosove and to Mitrovice. This was the beginning of launching the railway network around Kosovo and it became very significant for the transportation of travellers and goods. Also, it was equally important for the economic development of the country. Likewise, it enabled connectivity with other regions. With the construction of this railway line, railway transportation became amongst the busiest ones which led to opportunities for finding jobs for new railway lines. During 1934 the construction of this line proceeded in relation to a different direction such as that of Mitrovice - Leshak, in 1934 for Fushe Kosove - Prishtine, in 1936 Fushe Kosove - Peje, in 1949 Prishtina - Podujeve - Livadhi, and in 1963 Kline - Prizren.
On 27 September 1999 the Kosovo Train for Life charter train arrived in Pristina, bringing aid and rolling stock in connection with the Kosovo Force peace-keeping efforts.
As of 2014[update] Kosovo railways stretch almost throughout the entire territory of Kosovo, with the exception of two cities - Gjilan and Gjakova.
Railway transports, most importantly, are one of the safest transports in Kosovo. Infrastructures and motor vehicles are technically safer compared to other transports. Nevertheless, they are immune to tough weather conditions such as snow, rain, fog, and so forth. Additionally, railway transports are ecological as well since they are provided with fuel oil from "Diesel Electric" locomotives as their primary fuel source.
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