More Details Of Extra Train Fares Emerge In Hungary
- 15 May 2013 9:00 AM
More information on the extra fares payable for travelling on fast trains was revealed by Development Ministry state secretary for infrastructure Pál Völner on Tuesday. A new development is that people aged under 6 and over 65 years of age, who are otherwise entitled to free rail travel, will only be able to use the affected trains if they buy a monthly pass for Ft 1,500.
The new rates apply from Wednesday, and passengers will be informed of the extra fares by loudspeaker announcements at stations.
The Rural development Ministry expects Ft 1.6-1.7 billion additional annual revenues from the scheme.
Source: Hungary Around the Clock
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