Elez Han Station

Elez Han Station has long served as Kosovo’s southeastern rail gateway, linking the country to North Macedonia and beyond. Historically known as Đeneral Janković Station during Yugoslav times, it played a strategic role in regional transport and trade.

In 2023, the station was revitalized as part of a €164.5 million EU-funded project to modernize the Kosovo Polje–Elez Han railway corridor. The restoration included the rebuilding of two collapsed tunnels (262 m and 122 m), the construction of 13 new bridges, and the reinforcement of seven existing tunnels to meet European safety standards.

The project was hailed by Prime Minister Albin Kurti as a “decisive moment” for Kosovo’s rail infrastructure, aiming to improve freight capacity, passenger safety, and regional integration. The upgraded line now supports faster, more reliable service between Kosovo and North Macedonia, with future plans to extend connectivity toward Mitrovica and beyond.

Elez Han Station remains modest in scale but vital in function. It symbolizes Kosovo’s infrastructural renewal and its aspirations for deeper European integration. For travelers, it offers a scenic and efficient route into the country, framed by the hills of Hani i Elezit and the legacy of cross-border movement.