Slovenia’s Minister of Infrastructure says the project of better connection the port of Koper to its hinterland would cost EUR 1.2bn.

The Slovenian Government yesterday unanimously approved the investment program for the Koper-Divaca rail, where works might commence by the end of February. Taking into account all of the contingency costs, the final amount is set at EUR 1.2bn, and it should be fully paid off from the 2TDK revenues – charging carriers for road, rail and port (Luka Koper) transport.

Slovenian media add that today’s agreement still leaves open the possibility for cooperation with the surrounding countries (final decision expected by the end of May, when the financial construction should be finalized).