155 result(s) for railway stations
’Ride Your Bike To Work’ Spring Campaign In Budapest
- 2 May 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of National Development and the Hungarian Cyclists’ Club have launched their joint campaign again to promote cycling, which runs until 30 May. The number of people joining the campaign has increased year by year: last spring the number of people becoming regular cyclists for the first time was 2,800 of the 8,000 participants, while in the autumn campaign 2,000 cyclists of the 7000 ...
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.
First Photos Of Bubi Public Bike-Sharing Scheme In Budapest
- 4 Apr 2014 9:02 AM
- getting around
This EU co-funded project is being rolled-out right now, with a value of over one billion Hungarian Forints. This MOL sponsored initiative by BKK allows registered customers to use over one thousand bicycles located around Budapest. GPS-based tracking and security camera systems will be installed to protect bicycles and the docking stations.
Video Article: Metro Line 4 Opens In Budapest
- 3 Apr 2014 11:40 AM
- getting around
Budapest's fourth metro line, linking Kelenföld and the Keleti railway stations, opened to the public last Friday. A formal ceremony was held in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós at the Kelenföld terminus. The metro line’s 15 vehicles, each with four wagons, will be controlled automatically, but monitoring will be present during the test phase to ...
The Beijing-Belgrade-Budapest Axis
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
During his visit to Beijing this February, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concluded an agreement on the construction of a high-speed rail line from Budapest to Belgrade and about the so-called V0 rail cargo line bypassing Budapest. Both projects would be built by the Chinese State Railway Company, and co-financed by the China Exim Bank and the Hungarian Development Bank. As BBJ has ...
New Surface Transport Network Following Start Of Metro Line M4 On 29 March 2014
- 28 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- getting around
According to the announcement by Budapest Mayor István Tarlós passengers will be able to start using metro line M4 from 12:00 noon on Friday, 28 March 2014. The new metro line will be operating until the last scheduled departures on Friday while the surface transport network will remain unchanged: buses will be operating based on their current schedules and routes until the following day; the new ...
New Metro Line In Budapest Opens On Friday, 28 March
- 27 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s fourth metro line is planned to be opened to the public at around noon on Friday, March 28. Passengers will be able to ride for free for the first two days. The line will run along ten stops between the Keleti and Kelenföld railway stations.
All Ten M4 Stations In Budapest Now Have Their Completion Certificates
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The last station of metro line M4, Kelenföld Railway Station, has received its completion certificate from the National Transport Authority, and so all stations are now ready for the Test in Traffic Operation. Before obtaining the temporary completion certificate for the entire line, the certificates for the stations and the depot had to be had, and the tunnels also have to following the on-going ...
'Santa Claus Special', Children's Railways Budapest, 6 - 8 December
- 5 Dec 2013 4:30 AM
- entertainment
Children and parents are going to have the opportunity to ride the train in the company of Santa Claus and his helpers on board of the Santa Claus Special services. Before departure and at the beginning of the journey, the children are invited to sing along, cite rhymes and play activities with Santa's helpers as they are all waiting for his appearance.
’Ride Your Bike To Work’ Spring Campaign In Budapest
- 2 May 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of National Development and the Hungarian Cyclists’ Club have launched their joint campaign again to promote cycling, which runs until 30 May. The number of people joining the campaign has increased year by year: last spring the number of people becoming regular cyclists for the first time was 2,800 of the 8,000 participants, while in the autumn campaign 2,000 cyclists of the 7000 ...
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.
First Photos Of Bubi Public Bike-Sharing Scheme In Budapest
- 4 Apr 2014 9:02 AM
- getting around
This EU co-funded project is being rolled-out right now, with a value of over one billion Hungarian Forints. This MOL sponsored initiative by BKK allows registered customers to use over one thousand bicycles located around Budapest. GPS-based tracking and security camera systems will be installed to protect bicycles and the docking stations.
Video Article: Metro Line 4 Opens In Budapest
- 3 Apr 2014 11:40 AM
- getting around
Budapest's fourth metro line, linking Kelenföld and the Keleti railway stations, opened to the public last Friday. A formal ceremony was held in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós at the Kelenföld terminus. The metro line’s 15 vehicles, each with four wagons, will be controlled automatically, but monitoring will be present during the test phase to ...
The Beijing-Belgrade-Budapest Axis
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
During his visit to Beijing this February, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concluded an agreement on the construction of a high-speed rail line from Budapest to Belgrade and about the so-called V0 rail cargo line bypassing Budapest. Both projects would be built by the Chinese State Railway Company, and co-financed by the China Exim Bank and the Hungarian Development Bank. As BBJ has ...
New Surface Transport Network Following Start Of Metro Line M4 On 29 March 2014
- 28 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- getting around
According to the announcement by Budapest Mayor István Tarlós passengers will be able to start using metro line M4 from 12:00 noon on Friday, 28 March 2014. The new metro line will be operating until the last scheduled departures on Friday while the surface transport network will remain unchanged: buses will be operating based on their current schedules and routes until the following day; the new ...
New Metro Line In Budapest Opens On Friday, 28 March
- 27 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s fourth metro line is planned to be opened to the public at around noon on Friday, March 28. Passengers will be able to ride for free for the first two days. The line will run along ten stops between the Keleti and Kelenföld railway stations.
All Ten M4 Stations In Budapest Now Have Their Completion Certificates
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The last station of metro line M4, Kelenföld Railway Station, has received its completion certificate from the National Transport Authority, and so all stations are now ready for the Test in Traffic Operation. Before obtaining the temporary completion certificate for the entire line, the certificates for the stations and the depot had to be had, and the tunnels also have to following the on-going ...
'Santa Claus Special', Children's Railways Budapest, 6 - 8 December
- 5 Dec 2013 4:30 AM
- entertainment
Children and parents are going to have the opportunity to ride the train in the company of Santa Claus and his helpers on board of the Santa Claus Special services. Before departure and at the beginning of the journey, the children are invited to sing along, cite rhymes and play activities with Santa's helpers as they are all waiting for his appearance.