186 result(s) for new trams
Govt To Extend Subsidies For New Budapest Trams
- 23 Apr 2014 4:00 AM
- getting around
The government has decided to provide extra financial support for the procurement of new trams for the capital city to ensure that Budapest receives 47 new vehicles, ten more than originally planned, according to the state gazette Magyar Közlöny. The original procurement for trams and trolley buses had been held up due to legal wrangles involving a tender which Skoda, one of the unsuccessful ...
Children's Railway Day In Budapest, On Saturday
- 10 Apr 2014 10:45 AM
- entertainment
April 12th is the date this year for the Children's Railway Day in Hungary. As usual it offers a special train ride and unique programmes, as the 'heritage railcar set' turns 85 years old this year and it's a rare occasion for this railcar to haul more than one of its trailers at the same time.
Kossuth Square Reopens Renewed On Saturday
- 13 Mar 2014 11:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary will celebrate one of its most important national holidays this Saturday, March 15. It’s the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, a freedom fight that became a war of independence against the Austrian Empire. The March 15 holiday is always special, but this year will be especially so because the festivities will include the reopening of the completely renovated Kossuth Square ...
Budapest Signs HUF 27bn Tram Contract With CAF
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The City of Budapest on Wednesday signed a 27-billion-forint contract on the delivery of 37 trams from Spain’s CAF, the mayor’s office told MTI. The contract includes an option for a further 87 trams. CAF was announced the winner of the tender last August.
Price Cut In Budapest Public Transport – BKK Passes Cost 10% Less
- 9 Jan 2014 10:45 AM
- getting around
The General Assembly of Budapest approved the motion for BKK’s public transport pass prices to be decreased by 10% from 1 January 2014. Costs of the most frequently purchased pass types required for daily commutes to work and school will be reduced.
Transport Services In Budapest During Holiday & End Of Year
- 24 Dec 2013 8:01 AM
- getting around
As in previous years, BKK Centre for Budapest Transport provides continuous public transport services during the holidays. On 24 December 2013 after 16:00 regular daytime services, such as metros, trams and trolleybuses stop running and night buses will start operating with less frequency than during the daytime. On New Year’s Eve, substantially more frequent services and buses with higher ...
Christmas Fairs In Budapest - From Classic To Design
- 23 Dec 2013 11:40 AM
- shopping
By We Love Budapest : Christmas is a holiday celebrating love and forgiveness, but the preparation period (also known as Advent) is mostly about the present-buying rush and endless panic. We can't guarantee that the fairs collected here are the absolute sources of harmony on Advent weekends, but they are perfect for buying presents, ...
Wishing Xpats A Wonderful Xmas
- 19 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop.com wish you and yours a Merry Xmas. We do hope you’ve enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this past year. We’re grateful to every reader, partner and sponsor for all the positive feedback and support, here's wishing you a joyful and prosperous 2014.
Budapest Trams Bring Christmas Cheer
- 12 Dec 2013 9:55 AM
- getting around
Since 6 December, the second Sunday of Advent, some of the BKV trams are clad in special Christmas decorations. Passengers can enjoy the Christmas mood on both Pest and Buda side: the trams number 2 and 19 have been chosen for decoration this year. These so called “LightTrams” complement the beauty of the decorated and lit up city for the 5th time now, as it is now a tradition to decorate trams ...
Govt To Extend Subsidies For New Budapest Trams
- 23 Apr 2014 4:00 AM
- getting around
The government has decided to provide extra financial support for the procurement of new trams for the capital city to ensure that Budapest receives 47 new vehicles, ten more than originally planned, according to the state gazette Magyar Közlöny. The original procurement for trams and trolley buses had been held up due to legal wrangles involving a tender which Skoda, one of the unsuccessful ...
Children's Railway Day In Budapest, On Saturday
- 10 Apr 2014 10:45 AM
- entertainment
April 12th is the date this year for the Children's Railway Day in Hungary. As usual it offers a special train ride and unique programmes, as the 'heritage railcar set' turns 85 years old this year and it's a rare occasion for this railcar to haul more than one of its trailers at the same time.
Kossuth Square Reopens Renewed On Saturday
- 13 Mar 2014 11:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary will celebrate one of its most important national holidays this Saturday, March 15. It’s the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, a freedom fight that became a war of independence against the Austrian Empire. The March 15 holiday is always special, but this year will be especially so because the festivities will include the reopening of the completely renovated Kossuth Square ...
Budapest Signs HUF 27bn Tram Contract With CAF
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The City of Budapest on Wednesday signed a 27-billion-forint contract on the delivery of 37 trams from Spain’s CAF, the mayor’s office told MTI. The contract includes an option for a further 87 trams. CAF was announced the winner of the tender last August.
Price Cut In Budapest Public Transport – BKK Passes Cost 10% Less
- 9 Jan 2014 10:45 AM
- getting around
The General Assembly of Budapest approved the motion for BKK’s public transport pass prices to be decreased by 10% from 1 January 2014. Costs of the most frequently purchased pass types required for daily commutes to work and school will be reduced.
Transport Services In Budapest During Holiday & End Of Year
- 24 Dec 2013 8:01 AM
- getting around
As in previous years, BKK Centre for Budapest Transport provides continuous public transport services during the holidays. On 24 December 2013 after 16:00 regular daytime services, such as metros, trams and trolleybuses stop running and night buses will start operating with less frequency than during the daytime. On New Year’s Eve, substantially more frequent services and buses with higher ...
Christmas Fairs In Budapest - From Classic To Design
- 23 Dec 2013 11:40 AM
- shopping
By We Love Budapest : Christmas is a holiday celebrating love and forgiveness, but the preparation period (also known as Advent) is mostly about the present-buying rush and endless panic. We can't guarantee that the fairs collected here are the absolute sources of harmony on Advent weekends, but they are perfect for buying presents, ...
Wishing Xpats A Wonderful Xmas
- 19 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop.com wish you and yours a Merry Xmas. We do hope you’ve enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this past year. We’re grateful to every reader, partner and sponsor for all the positive feedback and support, here's wishing you a joyful and prosperous 2014.
Budapest Trams Bring Christmas Cheer
- 12 Dec 2013 9:55 AM
- getting around
Since 6 December, the second Sunday of Advent, some of the BKV trams are clad in special Christmas decorations. Passengers can enjoy the Christmas mood on both Pest and Buda side: the trams number 2 and 19 have been chosen for decoration this year. These so called “LightTrams” complement the beauty of the decorated and lit up city for the 5th time now, as it is now a tradition to decorate trams ...