Serbian president overrides safety commission, pushes Niš-Brestovac rail opening

Days after a Serbian railway infrastructure commission flagged multiple deficiencies on the Niš-Brestovac line, President Vučić announced a quick opening, overriding safety concerns. The move signals political pressure to expedite service despite unresolved technical issues, raising operational risk. The commission's findings remain unimplemented, and the timeline for remediation is unclear.