Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) funding for railway projects concludes at the end of August, but major construction sites remain unfinished. Despite meeting financial targets, significant portions of railway lines, particularly the crucial Cluj-Oradea-Episcopia Bihor route in the west, are still under development. Discussions are underway with CFR (Romanian Railway Company) and construction companies to assess the status of the five project sections. The delays raise concerns about the timeline for restoring train services on the western line. It remains unclear what the consequences will be for projects not completed by the PNRR deadline. The situation highlights challenges in implementing large-scale infrastructure projects despite funding availability. Further updates are expected following the recent meetings with stakeholders.