15-05-2026
The Western Balkans economies have prioritised connectivity with the Trans-European Transport Network, alignment with EU reforms and technical standards, and the promotion of multimodal transport solutions in their transport sector development. Investments in sustainable transport modes drive national and regional economic growth, strengthen competitiveness, improve mobility, and deliver greater user benefits while fostering regional cooperation and integration with the EU.
215 km of motorways built
896 km of railway lines rehabilitated
45 km of waterways upgraded
The WBIF supports the Western Balkans aligning their core transport network with EU standards. The TransEuropean Transport Network (TEN-T) links Central European EU Member States with Adriatic and East Mediterranean ports through the region.
Sustainable transport infrastructure is essential to improve connectivity between the beneficiaries and with the Union. It should contribute to the integration of the Western Balkan region in the Union. In its proposal revising the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), the Commission included a new Corridor crossing the Western Balkan region (Western Balkans-Eastern Mediterranean corridor). The TEN-T network is the reference for funding sustainable transport infrastructure in that region, including for environmentally friendly means of transport, such as railways.
The Safe and Sustainable Transport Programme (SSTP) provides financial assistance to transport projects that contribute to enhancing safety and sustainability, mostly in the road and railway sectors, in line with the objectives of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans. Funded by the EU and the World Bank, SSTP supports initiatives like road safety improvements, alternative fuel infrastructure, and intelligent transport systems.
The Transport Community is an international organisation consisting of the EU member states and the six Western Balkans regional partners. They assist the Western Balkans partners to adopt and implement the EU legislation in the field of transport.
