CroatiaThe article reports that construction has finally begun on the second track of the lowland line from Hrvatski Leskovac to Karlovac, after four years since the initial contract was signed. The work is being carried out by the Spanish company Comsa, not the originally contracted Strabag. The project faced delays due to missing building permits, leading to the mutual termination of the contract with Strabag and HŽ Infrastruktura. A new tender was conducted, resulting in a €278.8 million contract signed in July of this year. The timeline for completing the 44-kilometer section, along with repairs, electrification, and renovation of stations, is set for 36 months, aiming for completion by 2029. This contrasts with the ongoing ten-year construction period for the Dugo Selo-Križevci railway segment, which remains unfinished.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the progress of a national infrastructure project without overtly favoring any political side. It provides balanced reporting on the challenges faced by the project, including contractual changes and delays, while highlighting the significance of the 20
