My goal remains the improvement of Railway Transport in Montenegro, in the interest of all citizens and employees, through responsible and dedicated work.
Dear citizens of Montenegro, dear railway workers,
I am addressing you regarding the request for my resignation, made by a certain number of employees, namely the president of the United Trade Union of ŽPCG and his close associates.
I consider it important to highlight that I took up the position of Executive Director of Railway Transport in Montenegro AD Podgorica a month ago and found the current state of the rolling stock.
Immediately upon assuming office, I directed my efforts towards establishing order, work, and discipline within the company – which, evidently, did not align with the interests of a certain number of employees.
I wish to emphasize that on the third day after taking office, I personally visited the repair facilities with engineers from the technical sector, where the refurbishment of EMV (electric multiple units) and two “Z” passenger coaches for seating is taking place. Based on the completed works and in agreement with the repairman, we expect the arrival of one EVM by the end of this year, and by the end of January next year, the arrival of two “Z” coaches, which would bring our inventory of rolling stock to a satisfactory level, resulting in the regular operation of railway traffic without the use of alternative transport. I also visited the repair facility in Krajowa (Romania) a few days later, where an electric locomotive is located, with the same aim.
My goal remains the improvement of Railway Transport in Montenegro, in the interest of all citizens and employees, through responsible and dedicated work, taking all necessary steps for efficient operations and the protection of the interests of the Company. For this reason, I will not resign, as that would mean fleeing from the problems faced by ŽPCG AD Podgorica, which I can confidently say are the greatest since its establishment, but I am making myself available to the relevant Ministry, the Board of Directors, and other employees who do not support this manner of conduct towards the Company and the users of services who use the train as a means of transport.
Respectfully,
Dragana Lukšić
Executive Director of Railway Transport in Montenegro AD Podgorica