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16 http://mt.gov.ro The frst trains should be operational starting 2017 and connect the Progresul Station and the Bucharest central North railway station, with stops in Chiajna, Domneşti, and Măgurele. In the area of the laser in Măgurele; the railway project sets out the construction of two stops: one at the intersection with the existing road which connects Bucharest to Măgurele and one that would connect with the science park (“Laser Valley” on the map). The railway ring with urban trains project is closely related to the project aiming to provide a direct connection with the Henri Coandă International Airport. The plan is to build in 2017 a railway passage under the National Road 1 (DN1) which would make operational by 2018 the direct line connecting the Bucharest North railway station and the Airport. Thus, there will be direct train connections which will provide transport from the airport to Laser Valley within 30 minutes: “When the direct railway to Otopeni Airport is operational, we shall be able to provide interesting connections. For example, direct trains from Otopeni Airport to the Măgurele Laser or to Jilava, which will arrive at destination within 30 minutes.” Railway Reform Authority December 2016, Hotnews Măgurele city - with all its public research facilities and the Science Park, “Henri Coandă” International Airport, Bucharest city centre, the recreation areas and the Danube River, but also the northern part of Bulgaria will be virtually closer. This could lead, on a longer term, to the development of a cross- border high-tech coridor.