The Foundation For The Defense Of Citizens Against State Abuses (FACIAS) has publicly denounced the deplorable conditions at Bucharest's North Station, calling for the immediate intervention of the General Director of CFR Călători. In an open letter to the management of CFR Călători, FACIAS has demanded the implementation of prompt and tangible measures to rectify this intolerable situation.
A team from FACIAS recently conducted an analysis of the conditions at the Bucharest North Station. Their findings are cause for serious concern, both in terms of public safety and the image that the Romanian state is projecting. The historic building is overrun by homeless people, and the surrounding area is characterised by a lack of basic hygiene and cleanliness. This situation is particularly problematic given the station's status as one of Romania's primary land gateways.
A disgrace for Romania
Bucharest North Station, a symbol of Romania's capital and a historic building inaugurated in the presence of Carol I, should serve to reflect the country's pride and cultural heritage. It is regrettable that the current state of disrepair of the station has a negative impact on the image of Romania, both for its citizens and for foreign tourists. This is evidenced by the numerous negative reviews on TripAdvisor, which describe Bucharest North Station as "a place to forget – it has the dirtiest toilet in the world," and which also highlight significant concerns regarding safety and hygiene.
FACIAS requests to CFR Călători
In a letter addressed to Traian Preoteasa, Director General of CFR Călători, FACIAS calls for clear answers and urgent measures to transform Bucharest North Station into a civilized place. What is FACIAS asking for?
- Investment plans: What investment plans do you have for this year to transform Bucharest North Station into a civilized one?
- Renovation details: Are there plans to renovate Bucharest North Station in Bucharest? If so, when is it scheduled to start and what is the estimated duration of the works? Modernization of the station is extremely important to bring this infrastructure up to European standards.
- Hygiene and cleaning measures: What measures will you implement to ensure adequate standards of hygiene and cleanliness at Bucharest North Station?
- Budget allocated and timetable for implementation: What is the budget allocated to each individual project and the estimated timetable for their implementation?
These measures are not only necessary but urgent. The current conditions at Bucharest North Station are deplorable and a disgrace for our country and must be remedied as soon as possible to protect both the health and safety of travelers and to restore the dignity of a historic building of national importance.