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==National railway system== | ==National railway system== | ||
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[http://www.zcg-prevoz.me | [http://www.zcg-prevoz.me Železnice Crne Gore] (ŽCG) / Жељезница Црне Горе | ||
==Language== | ==Language== | ||
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==Currency== | ==Currency== | ||
Euro, | Euro, though the country is not in the Euro zone. | ||
==UIC code== | ==UIC code== | ||
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==Timetable== | ==Timetable== | ||
===Journey Planner=== | ===Journey Planner=== | ||
The Montenegrin railways website [http://www.zcg-prevoz.me www.zcg-prevoz.me] | The Montenegrin railways website [http://www.zcg-prevoz.me/en www.zcg-prevoz.me/en] provides a point to point search facility | ||
===Downloadable Timetable=== | ===Downloadable Timetable=== | ||
Timetable information is given in in departure list format on the [http://www.zcg-prevoz.me/search ŽPCG website] and as a single page at [https://www.zcg-prevoz.me/downloads/Zimski%20RV%202019-20.pdf]. A full PDF Timetable does not seem to be available. | |||
A good unofficial timetable in German [http://www.ec-tobias.de/service ''Linien- und Tabellenfahrpläne''] was available for 2017, but not 2018. | |||
===Printed Timetable=== | ===Printed Timetable=== | ||
None known. | |||
===Engineering Information=== | ===Engineering Information=== | ||
None. | None. | ||
===Bus Information=== | |||
A useful site is [http://www.balkanviator.com/en/bus BalkanViator] | |||
==Maps== | ==Maps== | ||
=== | ===Printed Maps=== | ||
*European Railway Atlas: Scandinavia and Eastern Europe by M.G. Ball (1993) (ISBN 0-7110-2072-4) | |||
*[http://www.europeanrailwayatlas.com European Railway Atlas] by M.G. Ball (2008 onwards) | |||
*[https://eurosprinter.com.pl/pl_atlasy-i-mapy,46.html?sLang=en Eurosprinter], a Polish company, publishes a map of Serbia, Kosovo and Montenegro | |||
==Gauge== | ===Web-based Maps=== | ||
*Thorsten Büker's [http://www.bueker.net/trainspotting/maps_serbia---montenegro.php Map of Serbia and Montenegro]. | |||
*Refer to the Annexes of the most recent [http://www.zicg.me/izjavaomrezi Network Statement] for some useful diagrammatic maps. | |||
==Ticketing== | |||
ŽCG requires passengers on the international trains to Beograd to purchase a seat reservation, irrespective of how short a journey they are making. This applies also to those on passes. However, ŽS has no such requirement on trains from Serbia, resulting in the bizarre situation of effectively requiring a reservation in one direction only. It is not known what applies on southbound international trains for journeys wholly within Montenegro, but is suspected that reservations are required. The compilers would appreciate information on this. | |||
==Infrastructure== | |||
===Infrastructure Authority=== | |||
[http://www.zicg.me/ Željeznička Infrastruktura Crne Gore] | |||
===Network Statement=== | |||
The [http://www.zicg.me/izjavaomrezi Network Statement] page gives access to the latest network statements. | |||
===Gauge=== | |||
Standard | Standard | ||
==Electrification== | ===Electrification=== | ||
25 kV 50 Hz | 25 kV 50 Hz | ||
==Rule of the road== | ===Rule of the road=== | ||
The entire network is single track. | |||
===Distances=== | |||
Refer to Annexe 4 of the most recent [http://www.zicg.me/izjavaomrezi Network Statement]. | |||
==Other Railways== | ==Other Railways== | ||
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All of the current rail network in Montenegro is of comparatively recent construction, largely due to the mountainous terrain; the route between Beograd and Bar only fully opened in 1976, replacing a 760mm gauge route to the Adriatic coast via Sarajevo. | All of the current rail network in Montenegro is of comparatively recent construction, largely due to the mountainous terrain; the route between Beograd and Bar only fully opened in 1976, replacing a 760mm gauge route to the Adriatic coast via Sarajevo. | ||
The branch from Podgorica to Nikšić (table 51) | The branch from Podgorica to Nikšić (table 51), which had not operated for several years, was reopened on to passenger traffic on 2 October 2012, having been electrified. | ||
The cross-border route from Podgorica to Albania did not open until 1986 and the treaty concerning its construction limited it to freight use only. | The cross-border route from Podgorica to Albania did not open until 1986 and the treaty concerning its construction limited it to freight use only. See [[Border Crossings: Albania - Montenegro]] for more information. | ||
==Special Notes== | ==Special Notes== | ||
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In June 2006 Montenegro became independent of the former combined "Serbia and Montenegro", which on 4 February 2003 had replaced the former name "Federal Republic of Yugoslavia". | In June 2006 Montenegro became independent of the former combined "Serbia and Montenegro", which on 4 February 2003 had replaced the former name "Federal Republic of Yugoslavia". | ||
The Mala Rijeka viaduct, between Kolašin and Podgorica on the Beograd - Bar line, | The Mala Rijeka viaduct, between Kolašin and Podgorica on the Beograd - Bar line, was the highest viaduct in the world (198m from rail level to river level) until 2001, when it was superseded by the Beipan River Shuibai Bridge in China. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{Navbox Montenegro}} | |||
Revision as of 18:13, 6 February 2020
Country Name
Montenegro (Crna Gora)
National railway system
National Railway Operator
Železnice Crne Gore (ŽCG) / Жељезница Црне Горе
Language
Montenegrin/Serbian
Currency
Euro, though the country is not in the Euro zone.
UIC code
Numeric 62, alpha MNE.
Timetable
Journey Planner
The Montenegrin railways website www.zcg-prevoz.me/en provides a point to point search facility
Downloadable Timetable
Timetable information is given in in departure list format on the ŽPCG website and as a single page at [1]. A full PDF Timetable does not seem to be available.
A good unofficial timetable in German Linien- und Tabellenfahrpläne was available for 2017, but not 2018.
Printed Timetable
None known.
Engineering Information
None.
Bus Information
A useful site is BalkanViator
Maps
Printed Maps
- European Railway Atlas: Scandinavia and Eastern Europe by M.G. Ball (1993) (ISBN 0-7110-2072-4)
- European Railway Atlas by M.G. Ball (2008 onwards)
- Eurosprinter, a Polish company, publishes a map of Serbia, Kosovo and Montenegro
Web-based Maps
- Thorsten Büker's Map of Serbia and Montenegro.
- Refer to the Annexes of the most recent Network Statement for some useful diagrammatic maps.
Ticketing
ŽCG requires passengers on the international trains to Beograd to purchase a seat reservation, irrespective of how short a journey they are making. This applies also to those on passes. However, ŽS has no such requirement on trains from Serbia, resulting in the bizarre situation of effectively requiring a reservation in one direction only. It is not known what applies on southbound international trains for journeys wholly within Montenegro, but is suspected that reservations are required. The compilers would appreciate information on this.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Authority
Željeznička Infrastruktura Crne Gore
Network Statement
The Network Statement page gives access to the latest network statements.
Gauge
Standard
Electrification
25 kV 50 Hz
Rule of the road
The entire network is single track.
Distances
Refer to Annexe 4 of the most recent Network Statement.
Other Railways
None.
Tourist Lines
None.
Metro
None
Trams
None
Recent and future changes
All of the current rail network in Montenegro is of comparatively recent construction, largely due to the mountainous terrain; the route between Beograd and Bar only fully opened in 1976, replacing a 760mm gauge route to the Adriatic coast via Sarajevo.
The branch from Podgorica to Nikšić (table 51), which had not operated for several years, was reopened on to passenger traffic on 2 October 2012, having been electrified.
The cross-border route from Podgorica to Albania did not open until 1986 and the treaty concerning its construction limited it to freight use only. See Border Crossings: Albania - Montenegro for more information.
Special Notes
In June 2006 Montenegro became independent of the former combined "Serbia and Montenegro", which on 4 February 2003 had replaced the former name "Federal Republic of Yugoslavia".
The Mala Rijeka viaduct, between Kolašin and Podgorica on the Beograd - Bar line, was the highest viaduct in the world (198m from rail level to river level) until 2001, when it was superseded by the Beipan River Shuibai Bridge in China.
.
