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Széll Kálmán Tér Opened To Public
- 12 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The renovated Széll Kálmán tér, the former Moszkva tér, was formally reopened yesterday after 400 days of construction work, and three months after the initial deadline of February. The square, the busiest hub in Budapest, was completely rebuilt at a cost of Ft 5.5 billion of city, government and EU funds.
Cogwheel Railway (Tram Line 60) Is Replaced By Bus In The Beginning Of May
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
On 5 May (Thursday), 9 May (Monday), 10 May (Tuesday), 11 May (Wednesday) and on 12 May (Thursday) 2016, from 8:30 to the last scheduled departures, the cogwheel railway is out of service due to geotechnical investigation in order that the renovation plans of the retaining walls could be made.
Important Changes In Penalty Fare Process On BKV From May
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The new tariff policy relating to the penalty fare process was adopted by the Municipality of Budapest on 31 March 2016. The policy will enter into force on 1 May 2016.
Updated: Renewal Of Széll Kálmán Tér - Changes Valid Until 10 May
- 30 Apr 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
See below for latest news about traffic flow issues and public transport changes, from BKK Centre for Budapest Transport. The Széll Kálmán tér reconstruction works in Buda began on 12 January 2015, and are set to last for 1.5 years, at least.
World’s Longest Trams Enter Service On Tram Line 1
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
On 31 March 2016, the first long CAF tram entered service on recently refurbished and extended line 1 with 11 more vehicles to follow until the summer. A total of 12 trams of this type, which is the longest in the world, will be in operation in the Hungarian capital. The fleet will be complete in April once the 12th tram arrives from Spain. All of the open-gangway, low-floor and air-conditioned ...
World’s Longest Tram Will Be Launched In Budapest In March
- 22 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Type authorisation of the long CAF trams has been issued by the National Transport Authority; furthermore, the first train has been granted approval for operation, as well. Thus the world’s longest tram can be launched in Budapest at the end of March.
Budapest Combino Trams Equipped With CCTV
- 27 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The first two Siemens Combino trams equipped with CCTV cameras, began running along the 4-6 line in Budapest on Tuesday. The so-called Futár passenger information system has also been installed on board. All of the city’s Combino trams will soon be similarly equipped in hopes of preventing violence.
Launch Of The Interconnected Tram Network In Buda
- 27 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
As of 16 January 2016 travelling through Buda is possible with less or even no changes. Thanks to one of the most significant rail transport development projects of the last decades, the tram lines compose a single network again.
Hungary’s Fourth Biggest City Miskolc Mass Transport Strike Likely
- 5 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Miskolc bus and tram drivers union will begin talks with the city tomorrow on providing minimum services during a strike, as the two sides have failed to reach agreement on 2015 wages. The union and Miskolc Holding agreed last April on a 3% wage hike for 2015, retroactive to January, for all 3,000 workers of the public transport company. However, the raises were never paid, due to “liquidity ...
Széll Kálmán Tér Opened To Public
- 12 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The renovated Széll Kálmán tér, the former Moszkva tér, was formally reopened yesterday after 400 days of construction work, and three months after the initial deadline of February. The square, the busiest hub in Budapest, was completely rebuilt at a cost of Ft 5.5 billion of city, government and EU funds.
Cogwheel Railway (Tram Line 60) Is Replaced By Bus In The Beginning Of May
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
On 5 May (Thursday), 9 May (Monday), 10 May (Tuesday), 11 May (Wednesday) and on 12 May (Thursday) 2016, from 8:30 to the last scheduled departures, the cogwheel railway is out of service due to geotechnical investigation in order that the renovation plans of the retaining walls could be made.
Important Changes In Penalty Fare Process On BKV From May
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The new tariff policy relating to the penalty fare process was adopted by the Municipality of Budapest on 31 March 2016. The policy will enter into force on 1 May 2016.
Updated: Renewal Of Széll Kálmán Tér - Changes Valid Until 10 May
- 30 Apr 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
See below for latest news about traffic flow issues and public transport changes, from BKK Centre for Budapest Transport. The Széll Kálmán tér reconstruction works in Buda began on 12 January 2015, and are set to last for 1.5 years, at least.
World’s Longest Trams Enter Service On Tram Line 1
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
On 31 March 2016, the first long CAF tram entered service on recently refurbished and extended line 1 with 11 more vehicles to follow until the summer. A total of 12 trams of this type, which is the longest in the world, will be in operation in the Hungarian capital. The fleet will be complete in April once the 12th tram arrives from Spain. All of the open-gangway, low-floor and air-conditioned ...
World’s Longest Tram Will Be Launched In Budapest In March
- 22 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Type authorisation of the long CAF trams has been issued by the National Transport Authority; furthermore, the first train has been granted approval for operation, as well. Thus the world’s longest tram can be launched in Budapest at the end of March.
Budapest Combino Trams Equipped With CCTV
- 27 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The first two Siemens Combino trams equipped with CCTV cameras, began running along the 4-6 line in Budapest on Tuesday. The so-called Futár passenger information system has also been installed on board. All of the city’s Combino trams will soon be similarly equipped in hopes of preventing violence.
Launch Of The Interconnected Tram Network In Buda
- 27 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
As of 16 January 2016 travelling through Buda is possible with less or even no changes. Thanks to one of the most significant rail transport development projects of the last decades, the tram lines compose a single network again.
Hungary’s Fourth Biggest City Miskolc Mass Transport Strike Likely
- 5 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Miskolc bus and tram drivers union will begin talks with the city tomorrow on providing minimum services during a strike, as the two sides have failed to reach agreement on 2015 wages. The union and Miskolc Holding agreed last April on a 3% wage hike for 2015, retroactive to January, for all 3,000 workers of the public transport company. However, the raises were never paid, due to “liquidity ...