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title: Major contract signed in Serbia for the Belgrade metro
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# Major contract signed in Serbia for the Belgrade metro

![Major contract signed in Serbia for the Belgrade metro](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/signature-avec-jcv.jpg)

On May 8th, 2023, SYSTRA signed a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract
for Belgrade Metro line 1, with the City of Belgrade, the Ministry of transport
and the “Belgrade Metro and Train” Public Utility Company as Employer, in a
50/50 association with its European partner DB E&C.

This contract is in line with the Cooperation agreement signed on 26 November
2020 between the French and Serbian governments for the implementation of major
structuring projects. Three metro lines are planned in Belgrade in order to
strengthen the public transport offer and reduce the use of cars within the
Serbian capital.

## A comprehensive and large-scale mission for the first metro in the Balkans

Belgrade metro is the first metro project in the Western Balkans. The line one
project is divided into the Makiš Depot (in connection with the existing rail
network), the line one phase 1 (15 stations and 15.4 km) and phase 2 (5.96 km
and 6 stations). The project will mostly be underground and the Train and the
Systems will use the latest state of the art Driverless technology from France.
Commissioning is expected to take place by 2030.

The role of the PMC is to monitor and supervise the various Design and Build\*
contracts on behalf of the Client including the progress, cost, design, building
permits, quality and performance up to and including the testing, commissioning
and defect notification period. Works are scheduled to start later this year.

![jc_vollery_new](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/jc_vollery_new.jpg)

> SYSTRA is very proud to be selected for this very exciting and challenging
> project. Our Group, with its expertise in similar projects and its involvement
> in 2/3 of the world driverless metro projects worldwide, will provide the
> necessary support to our Serbian client’s teams. This project will have a very
> positive impact on the life of Belgrade inhabitants, by considerably reducing
> the carbon footprint and strengthening the attractivity of the city. The
> Republic of Serbia can count on our long-term dedication to support the
> implementation of efficient, safe and innovative transport projects in the
> country and our commitment to the transfer of know-how to the Serbian
> engineering community.
> **Jean-Charles Vollery**, Group Chief Operating Officer

_\*According to FIDIC Yellow Book_

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