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Fast forward to 2022; Mayor Miloš Vučević announced plans for a comprehensive renovation of the train station as part of a larger fast rail project connecting Belgrade to Budapest, led primarily by Chinese contractors. While modernization could enhance connectivity, the station’s cultural and historical significance made the undertaking a source of heightened scrutiny.
The project, however, was marred by concerns over rushed timelines and potential cut corners that raised red flags amongst engineers and the public alike. Reports detailed alarming inconsistencies in the renovation's quality, from deficient materials to inadequate structural considerations.