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Izve\u0161taj Dr\u017eavnog zavoda za reviziju ukazuje na akumulirane gubitke od 4,72 milijarde denara, prekora\u010denja tro\u0161kova na projektima Koridora VIII i zastarelu \u017eelezni\u010dku infrastrukturu, zbog \u010dega se na pojedinim deonicama vozovi kre\u0107u smanjenim brzinama, dok je na drugima saobra\u0107aj obustavljen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u017delezni\u010dka infrastruktura Severne Makedonije suo\u010dava se sa zna\u010dajnim finansijskim i operativnim izazovima, pokazuje revizija poslovanja Javnog preduze\u0107a za \u017eelezni\u010dku infrastrukturu \u201e\u017deleznice Republike Severne Makedonije \u2013 Skoplje\u201c (JP \u017dRSM Infrastruktura Skoplje) za 2024. godinu, koju je sproveo Dr\u017eavni zavod za reviziju.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Preduze\u0107e je 2024. godine zabele\u017eilo gubitak od 188,8 miliona denara, \u0161to je ipak pobolj\u0161anje od 486,1 milion denara u odnosu na prethodnu godinu. Me\u0111utim, akumulirani gubici dostigli su 4,72 milijarde denara, \u0161to dovodi u pitanje sposobnost preduze\u0107a da odr\u017eava, rehabilituje i modernizuje nacionalnu \u017eelezni\u010dku mre\u017eu.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ka\u0161njenja i prekora\u010denja tro\u0161kova na projektima Koridora VIII<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Revizija je ukazala na nedostatke u planiranju i realizaciji velikih infrastrukturnih projekata na isto\u010dnom delu \u017eelezni\u010dkog Koridora VIII.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Vrednost ugovora za deonicu Kumanovo\u2013Beljakovce, potpisanog 2013. godine, pove\u0107ana je za 96%, na 39,7 miliona evra, dok je rok za zavr\u0161etak radova produ\u017een za osam godina i tri meseca. Me\u0111u glavnim razlozima navedeni su nedostaci u projektnoj dokumentaciji, neadekvatna tehni\u010dka re\u0161enja i dodatni radovi.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Napredak radova na deonici Beljakovce\u2013Kriva Palanka tako\u0111e je obele\u017een ka\u0161njenjima. Ugovor o izvo\u0111enju radova, vredan 155 miliona evra, potpisan je u julu 2022. godine, \u010dak 18 godina nakon obustavljanja gradnje. Rok za zavr\u0161etak radova naknadno je produ\u017een do 23. oktobra 2026. godine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Istovremeno, iako su me\u0111unarodne finansijske institucije odobrile kredite u ukupnom iznosu od 191,4 miliona evra za projekte \u017eelezni\u010dke infrastrukture, 44% sredstava ostalo je nepovu\u010deno na kraju 2024. godine. Preduze\u0107e je po osnovu naknada za nepovu\u010dena kreditna sredstva platilo 7,78 miliona evra, dok su kamate tokom 2024. godine iznosile dodatnih 2,85 miliona evra.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Zastarela infrastruktura ograni\u010dava \u017eelezni\u010dki saobra\u0107aj<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stanje postoje\u0107e \u017eelezni\u010dke mre\u017ee predstavlja dodatni razlog za zabrinutost. Prema nalazima revizije, pojedini delovi \u017eelezni\u010dkih koridora 10, 10d i 8 suo\u010davaju se sa zastarelom i neadekvatno odr\u017eavanom infrastrukturom. Brojni nedostaci, dotrajali sistemi i o\u0161te\u0107eni pragovi primoravaju vozove da saobra\u0107aju smanjenim brzinama, dok je na pojedinim deonicama \u017eelezni\u010dki saobra\u0107aj obustavljen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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U izve\u0161taju se isti\u010de da u pojedine delove \u017eelezni\u010dke mre\u017ee zna\u010dajnija ulaganja nisu realizovana vi\u0161e od 40 godina, \u0161to negativno uti\u010de na bezbednost i kapacitet \u017eelezni\u010dkog saobra\u0107aja. Zbog toga su neophodna zna\u010dajna ulaganja u rehabilitaciju i modernizaciju infrastrukture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Revizija je ukazala i na nedostatke u upravljanju imovinom, evidenciji zaliha i upravljanju ljudskim resursima. Od ukupno 1.314 sistematizovanih radnih mesta popunjeno je svega 718, dok 30% zaposlenih ne ispunjava posebne obrazovne uslove propisane za radna mesta na kojima su raspore\u0111eni.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Revizija zahteva sprovo\u0111enje korektivnih mera<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr\u017eavni zavod za reviziju izdao je preporuke usmerene na unapre\u0111enje finansijskog upravljanja, realizacije projekata, odr\u017eavanja infrastrukture i ukupnog poslovanja preduze\u0107a.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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JP \u017dRSM Infrastruktura Skoplje dostavilo je u novembru 2026. godine informacije o merama preduzetim u cilju sprovo\u0111enja preporuka, uklju\u010duju\u0107i i podatke o napretku radova na obe faze isto\u010dnog dela Koridora VIII.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Zavr\u0161etak ovih projekata i re\u0161avanje nagomilanih problema u odr\u017eavanju postoje\u0107e mre\u017ee bi\u0107e od klju\u010dnog zna\u010daja za unapre\u0111enje \u017eelezni\u010dke povezanosti Severne Makedonije i ja\u010danje njene uloge u regionalnom transportu.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Nalazi revizije ukazuju na to da ulaganja u infrastrukturu moraju biti pra\u0107ena kvalitetnijom pripremom projekata, finansijskom disciplinom i efikasnijim upravljanjem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A State Audit Office report highlights accumulated losses of MKD 4.72 billion, cost overruns on Corridor VIII projects and ageing railway infrastructure, with some sections operating at reduced speeds and others closed to traffic. North Macedonia\u2019s railway infrastructure faces significant financial and operational challenges, according to the State Audit Office\u2019s audit of the Public Enterprise for Railway Infrastructure \u2013 Railways of the Republic of North Macedonia (PE \u017dRSM Infrastructure Skopje) for 2024. The enterprise recorded a loss of MKD 188.8 million in 2024, although this represented an improvement of MKD 486.1 million compared with the previous year. Its accumulated losses nevertheless reached MKD 4.72 billion, raising concerns about its capacity to maintain, rehabilitate and modernise the national railway network. Corridor VIII projects affected by delays and cost overruns The audit identified shortcomings in the planning and implementation of major infrastructure projects on the eastern section of Railway Corridor VIII. The contract for the Kumanovo\u2013Beljakovce section, signed in 2013, increased in value by 96% to \u20ac39.7 million, while the completion deadline was extended by eight years and three months. The main reasons included errors in project documentation, inadequate technical solutions and additional works. Progress on the Beljakovce\u2013Kriva Palanka section has also been delayed. A \u20ac155 million construction contract was signed in July 2022, 18 years after construction had been halted. The completion deadline was subsequently extended to 23 October 2026. Meanwhile, although international financial institutions approved loans totalling \u20ac191.4 million for railway infrastructure projects, 44% of the funds remained undisbursed at the end of 2024. The enterprise had paid \u20ac7.78 million in commitment fees on undisbursed loans, alongside \u20ac2.85 million in interest during 2024. Ageing infrastructure limits railway performance The condition of the existing network remains another major concern. According to the audit, parts of railway corridors 10, 10d and 8 suffer from outdated and inadequately maintained infrastructure. Defects, deteriorated systems and damaged sleepers have forced trains to operate at reduced speeds, while traffic has been suspended on certain sections. The report highlights that some parts of the railway network have not received significant investment for more than 40 years, affecting operational safety and network capacity. Substantial investment in rehabilitation and modernisation is therefore required. The audit also identified weaknesses in asset management, inventory records and human resources. Only 718 of the 1,314 planned positions were filled, while 30% of employees did not meet the specific educational requirements for their positions. Audit calls for corrective action The State Audit Office issued recommendations addressing the identified financial, operational and administrative shortcomings, calling for corrective measures by the enterprise and the relevant institutions. In response, PE \u017dRSM Infrastructure Skopje submitted information on measures taken to implement the recommendations in early November 2026. The supplementary notification included updates on the progress of construction works on both phases of the eastern section of Railway Corridor VIII, covering Kumanovo\u2013Beljakovce and Beljakovce\u2013Kriva Palanka, as well as other activities. Despite the challenges identified, the ongoing Corridor VIII projects represent an important opportunity to improve North Macedonia’s railway connectivity and strengthen its position within regional transport networks. However, realising this potential will require more effective project preparation, stronger financial and administrative management, and sustained investment in the existing network. Addressing these issues will be essential not only to complete the current infrastructure projects but also to ensure that the country’s railway system can operate safely, reliably and competitively in the long term.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19979,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19977","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business"],"yoast_head":"\nNorth Macedonia\u2019s Railways: Losses and Aging Tracks | RCSEE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/rcsee.org\/sr\/north-macedonias-railways-losses-and-aging-tracks\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"sr_RS\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"North Macedonia\u2019s Railways: Losses and Aging Tracks | RCSEE\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A State Audit Office report highlights accumulated losses of MKD 4.72 billion, cost overruns on Corridor VIII projects and ageing railway infrastructure, with some sections operating at reduced speeds and others closed to traffic. 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The contract for the Kumanovo\u2013Beljakovce section, signed in 2013, increased in value by 96% to \u20ac39.7 million, while the completion deadline was extended by eight years and three months. The main reasons included errors in project documentation, inadequate technical solutions and additional works. Progress on the Beljakovce\u2013Kriva Palanka section has also been delayed. A \u20ac155 million construction contract was signed in July 2022, 18 years after construction had been halted. The completion deadline was subsequently extended to 23 October 2026. Meanwhile, although international financial institutions approved loans totalling \u20ac191.4 million for railway infrastructure projects, 44% of the funds remained undisbursed at the end of 2024. The enterprise had paid \u20ac7.78 million in commitment fees on undisbursed loans, alongside \u20ac2.85 million in interest during 2024. Ageing infrastructure limits railway performance The condition of the existing network remains another major concern. According to the audit, parts of railway corridors 10, 10d and 8 suffer from outdated and inadequately maintained infrastructure. Defects, deteriorated systems and damaged sleepers have forced trains to operate at reduced speeds, while traffic has been suspended on certain sections. The report highlights that some parts of the railway network have not received significant investment for more than 40 years, affecting operational safety and network capacity. Substantial investment in rehabilitation and modernisation is therefore required. The audit also identified weaknesses in asset management, inventory records and human resources. Only 718 of the 1,314 planned positions were filled, while 30% of employees did not meet the specific educational requirements for their positions. 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North Macedonia\u2019s railway infrastructure faces significant financial and operational challenges, according to the State Audit Office\u2019s audit of the Public Enterprise for Railway Infrastructure \u2013 Railways of the Republic of North Macedonia (PE \u017dRSM Infrastructure Skopje) for 2024. The enterprise recorded a loss of MKD 188.8 million in 2024, although this represented an improvement of MKD 486.1 million compared with the previous year. Its accumulated losses nevertheless reached MKD 4.72 billion, raising concerns about its capacity to maintain, rehabilitate and modernise the national railway network. Corridor VIII projects affected by delays and cost overruns The audit identified shortcomings in the planning and implementation of major infrastructure projects on the eastern section of Railway Corridor VIII. The contract for the Kumanovo\u2013Beljakovce section, signed in 2013, increased in value by 96% to \u20ac39.7 million, while the completion deadline was extended by eight years and three months. The main reasons included errors in project documentation, inadequate technical solutions and additional works. Progress on the Beljakovce\u2013Kriva Palanka section has also been delayed. A \u20ac155 million construction contract was signed in July 2022, 18 years after construction had been halted. The completion deadline was subsequently extended to 23 October 2026. Meanwhile, although international financial institutions approved loans totalling \u20ac191.4 million for railway infrastructure projects, 44% of the funds remained undisbursed at the end of 2024. The enterprise had paid \u20ac7.78 million in commitment fees on undisbursed loans, alongside \u20ac2.85 million in interest during 2024. Ageing infrastructure limits railway performance The condition of the existing network remains another major concern. According to the audit, parts of railway corridors 10, 10d and 8 suffer from outdated and inadequately maintained infrastructure. Defects, deteriorated systems and damaged sleepers have forced trains to operate at reduced speeds, while traffic has been suspended on certain sections. The report highlights that some parts of the railway network have not received significant investment for more than 40 years, affecting operational safety and network capacity. Substantial investment in rehabilitation and modernisation is therefore required. The audit also identified weaknesses in asset management, inventory records and human resources. Only 718 of the 1,314 planned positions were filled, while 30% of employees did not meet the specific educational requirements for their positions. Audit calls for corrective action The State Audit Office issued recommendations addressing the identified financial, operational and administrative shortcomings, calling for corrective measures by the enterprise and the relevant institutions. In response, PE \u017dRSM Infrastructure Skopje submitted information on measures taken to implement the recommendations in early November 2026. The supplementary notification included updates on the progress of construction works on both phases of the eastern section of Railway Corridor VIII, covering Kumanovo\u2013Beljakovce and Beljakovce\u2013Kriva Palanka, as well as other activities. Despite the challenges identified, the ongoing Corridor VIII projects represent an important opportunity to improve North Macedonia’s railway connectivity and strengthen its position within regional transport networks. However, realising this potential will require more effective project preparation, stronger financial and administrative management, and sustained investment in the existing network. 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