Recent Changes: The freight line from Milot to Rreshen has been closed between Rubik and Rreshen. Freight traffic resumed between Bajzë and Han-i-Hotit (Montenegro border) in April 2002 and between Shkodër and Bajzë in March 2003.
Passenger trains often stop at "freight only stations" for staff purposes.
Passenger services were withdrawn from the Milot- Rrëshen branch since 11th November 1996. Freight traffic beyond Rubik ceased in 1997.
Passenger services were withdrawn from the Fier - Ballsh branch around 2000.
Track damaged during 1997:
Rubik - Rrëshen (abandoned at present)
Shkodër - Bajzë (re-opened for freight, March 2003)
Hani-i-Hotit - Bajzë (re-opened for freight, April 2002)
Curve at Vorė linking north to east.
Pogradec - Florina (Greece)
Lezhë - Shengijn (Port)
Rrëshen - Morinë - Prizren (Kosova)
Branch line to Rinas Airport and completion of east curve at Vorė.
All routes single track.
450 km standard gauge, not electrified.
Rail: 38, 43, 48 and 49 kg/m.
Maximum curve radius: 300m.
General maximum speed: 35-50 km/h, Shkozet-Kashar: 70 km/h.
Colour-light signalling between Durrës and Tiranë, Durrës and Elbasan, Durrës and Laç.
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