Shkodër–Vorë railway
Encyclopedia
The Shkodër–Vorë railway is a railway
between Shkodër
and Vorë
in Albania
.
The line connects to the Podgorica–Shkodër railway
in Shkodër, the uncompleted Milot–Klos railway in Milot
and the Durrës–Tiranë railway
in Vorë.
railway. Like other railways throughout Albania, the railway is not electrified.
There is a projected railway that is slated to operate from Vorë to the Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza. However, the project has yet to commence construction.
was completed between 1962 and 1963 with the help of volunteers. Raw materials were imported from Morocco
, which were then hauled by locomotives from Durrës
to Laç. The line officially opened on 7 May 1963.
The 20 kilometre rail line between Laç and Lezhë
was completed between 1980 and 1981. The line officially opened in April 1981.
The 34 kilometre rail line between Lezhë and Shkodër was completed between 1981 and 1982. The line officially opened on 11 November 1981, and began passenger services on 25 January 1982.
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Rail transport
Rail transport is a means of conveyance of passengers and goods by way of wheeled vehicles running on rail tracks. In contrast to road transport, where vehicles merely run on a prepared surface, rail vehicles are also directionally guided by the tracks they run on...
between Shkodër
Shkodër
Shkodër , is a city located on Lake of Shkoder in northwestern Albania in the District of Shkodër, of which it is the capital. It is one of the oldest and most historic towns in Albania, as well as an important cultural and economic centre. Shkodër's estimated population is 90,000; if the...
and Vorë
Vorë
Vorë or Vora is a municipality in Tirana District, Tirana County in Albania.While small, it is located at a major road junction and railway junction.-References:...
in Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
.
The line connects to the Podgorica–Shkodër railway
Podgorica–Shkodër railway
The Podgorica–Shkodër railway is a railway connecting Albania and Montenegro, used primarily for freight-purposes only. It is Albania's only international rail link. Although initially built between 1984–1985, it fell into disuse in 1991 and later fully reopened in 2003...
in Shkodër, the uncompleted Milot–Klos railway in Milot
Milot, Albania
Milot is a municipality in the Kurbin District, Lezhë County, northwestern Albania.-History:In 7 September 1457 the Battle of Ujëbardha occurred in Milot. It was the Second Siege of Krujë when an Albanian army led by Skanderbeg broke the surrounding Ottoman army. The defeat was chronicled in...
and the Durrës–Tiranë railway
Durrës–Tiranë railway
The Durrës–Tiranë railway is a 38 km railway line which joins the two biggest cities in Albania: Durrës and Tirana. The line connects to the Shkodër–Vorë railway halfway in Vorë, and to the Durrës-Vlorë railway in Durrës...
in Vorë.
Overview
The Shkodër–Vorë railway is a 103.6 kilometre-long standard gaugeStandard gauge
The standard gauge is a widely-used track gauge . Approximately 60% of the world's existing railway lines are built to this gauge...
railway. Like other railways throughout Albania, the railway is not electrified.
There is a projected railway that is slated to operate from Vorë to the Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza. However, the project has yet to commence construction.
History
The 28 kilometre rail line between Vorë and LaçLaç
Laç or also Laçi is a city in northwestern Albania. It is the administrative center of the Kurbin District, which is part of Lezhë County. The official population is 23,400, however, the accuracy of official population statistics is questionable....
was completed between 1962 and 1963 with the help of volunteers. Raw materials were imported from Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
, which were then hauled by locomotives from Durrës
Durrës
Durrës is the second largest city of Albania located on the central Albanian coast, about west of the capital Tirana. It is one of the most ancient and economically important cities of Albania. Durres is situated at one of the narrower points of the Adriatic Sea, opposite the Italian ports of Bari...
to Laç. The line officially opened on 7 May 1963.
The 20 kilometre rail line between Laç and Lezhë
Lezhë
Lezhë is a city in northwest Albania, in the district and county with the same name. It is located at and has a population of about 27,500...
was completed between 1980 and 1981. The line officially opened in April 1981.
The 34 kilometre rail line between Lezhë and Shkodër was completed between 1981 and 1982. The line officially opened on 11 November 1981, and began passenger services on 25 January 1982.
Stations
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| Station | Image | Opened | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shkodër | |||
| Mjedë | |||
| Baqël | |||
| Lezhë | |||
| Milot | |||
| Laç | |||
| Gjonëm | |||
| Mamurras | |||
| Ishëm | |||
| Budullë | |||
| Vorë Vorë Rail Station Vorë Rail Station is a railway station in Vorë, Albania. The rail station is connected to Durrës and the capital Tirana.... |
See also
- Albanian Railways