During the test runs, several technical faults were recorded. Siemens said the test runs are part and parcel of similar project contracts. Since September 4, the trains have run altogether 96,620 kilometres without passengers, for a total period of 407.5 hours, BKV said.

Test runs with passengers started at noon on Sunday and are expected to last for a year, the paper said. Metro no. 2, Budapest’s first deeprunning underground line, was opened in 1970.

Source www.hungarymatters.hu

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