The new member of the Business Garden Bucharest community – ÖBB Rail Cargo Group
Vastint Romania, part of the VASTINT Group, an international company with over 35 years of experience in real estate, has secured a new lease with ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, Europe’s leading rail logistics company, for approximately 600 sqm of office space in C building of Business Garden Bucharest.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, the second largest rail logistics provider in Europe, is relocating its office in Business Garden Bucharest, highlighting an important step in the company’s strategy and reinforcing its commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions in transport industry.
With presence in 18 countries and 5,912 logistics professionals that operate 419,000 trains a year, respectively 1,150 a day, the company transports over 78 million net tonnes of freight each year.
In Romania, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group forms a high-performance node, through a high-quality production network, thus opening the markets of Western, Central and Eastern Europe, as well as those of the CIS countries. As a global logistics service provider, the company offers a full range of reliable rail transport services for door-to-door deliveries, as well as customs and warehousing services. Its service portfolio also includes logistics solutions with other modes of transports. Through their block trains, they provide ecologically reliable transport and logistics services for the Romanian economic space, for the coal, steel, wood and paper industry, for the food and retail sector, as well as for the construction materials sector.
“We are enhancing our presence in Romania with this highly anticipated relocation and as a key business hub, Bucharest provides an ideal location for expanding our vision. As ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, we are the sustainable logistical backbone of the European economy – sustainability thus plays a key role in our business strategy. This was also an important criteria for selecting Business Garden Bucharest, that successfully meets our sustainability requirements: a modern work environment certified for energy efficiency and minimal environmental impact. We are eager to welcome our clients and partners to this unique space, where we will collaborate to deliver innovative solutions that create real impact”, declared Mădălin Ionescu, Managing Director of the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group’s Romanian subsidiary.
The office buildings in 159, Plevnei Boulevard ticks off state-of-the-art technical specifications: windows opening every 2.7m, 3m clear height, air conditioning system with 100% fresh air supply, energy-saving electrical equipment and LED lighting, water saving technologies including a rainwater collection and management system, and natural light.
The complex offers varied services and amenities to support tenants and enhance the daily lives of their employees. From extraordinary events organized in the garden, to relaxation areas equipped with ping-pong tables, multi-purpose sports courts and oversized chess pieces, everything is thought out to provide a special experience for Vastint tenants and partners.
“When working with international teams, we are very proud of our ability to remain adaptable and business-focused, always aligning with our partner’s goals. We are thrilled that Business Garden Bucharest started this year with steady performances and continues to draw esteemed partners, further solidifying its position as the office building LEED Platinum certified with the highest score in Romania, which offers, besides an urban garden and very generous outdoor seating areas, a variety of services available in the immediate neighborhood (shopping mall, food court, hypermarket, fitness & spa)”, said Dorin Caplea, Leasing Manager at Vastint Romania.
Vastint’s office portfolio will expand with the upcoming Timpuri Noi Square 2 project, set for completion in Q4 2026. This development, currently one of the few office projects under construction in Bucharest, will add 105,000 sqm of gross built area (GBA) and introduce two new office buildings, effectively doubling the available office and retail space within the Timpuri Noi Square complex.
About ÖBB Rail Cargo Group: the freight transport division of the ÖBB
As a leading rail logistics provider in Europe, we are shaping the industry. 365 days a year – 24 hours a day. Across Europe and beyond into Asia. With our presence in 18 countries, we connect people, businesses, and markets – from the first to the last mile. It’s thanks to our 5,912 logistics professionals that 419,000 trains a year, respectively 1,150 a day, reach their destinations safe and sound. With our efficient end-to-end logistics services, we transport over 78 million net tonnes of freight each year.
About Vastint Romania
Vastint Romania is a Real Estate company operating in the Romanian market since 2008, part of the VASTINT Group, an international company with over 35 years of experience in real estate. The company owns Timpuri Noi Square and Business Garden Bucharest, premium office projects in Bucharest, each with 3 buildings, with a total leasable area of 95,257 m². The company’s goal is to create long-term value through property investments.
