Ukrainian Railways launches new part-night train service to Budapest and Vienna
Ukrainian Railways (UZ) is launching a new part-night train service to Budapest and Vienna from December 10. As of December 10, a new direct train No. 143/146 Vienna-Chop-Vienna will start running, the schedule of which will...Read more
Final addition to new Danube Railway Bridge in Hungary inaugurated
Last week, the last of three new railway tracks across the the river Danube in Budapest was put into use. The bridge is an important railway link for both passenger and freight trains, as well...Read more
Last phase of Hungarian TEN-T rail project completed
For the first time in two decades, a completely new section of railway tracks on the main Hungarian network has been constructed. As part of the modernisation of the line from the suburbs of Budapest...Read more
Number of Ukrainian refugees carried by Poland’s PKP nears 2 million
Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine three months ago, Polish State Railways PKP has helped carry more than 1,8 million refugees out of the country, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure...Read more
Several dead, 11 injured in train collision Hungary
A collision between a passenger train and a pick-up truck in Hungary on Tuesday morning left several dead and at least 11 injured, railway company MAV and the Hungarian police report.Read more
Railways have carried more than 1,4 million Ukrainian refugees, CER says
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, various European railway companies have issued at least 1,4 million free tickets to Ukrainian refugees, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has calculated.Read more
Rail freight operators concerned by high energy prices in Hungary
The increased electricity prices in Hungary has led freight operator METRANS completely out of its freight rate calculations for 2022. “The unpredictable traction price increases might lead to more expensive rate offers”, says the rail...Read more
Why reduced track access charges are not enough for railways
Reduction of track access charges is becoming more and more popular in European countries. Some governments are even considering the possibility to suspend them. Of course, it is good for railway undertakings to boost their...Read more
Harsco Rail steps up in Europe
Harsco Rail, the US-based supplier of railway track maintenance products, is continuing to strengthen its presence in Europe. After concluding contracts in Germany, Sweden, Italy and the United Kingdom, the company has succeeded in Hungary....Read more
Hungarian Railways focuses on hybrid trains
Hungarian national railway operator MÁV-Start intends to purchase 50 hybrid trains. They will be able to power from both overhead wires and built-in batteries. With the help of new vehicles, MÁV-Start will improve its regional...Read more
Railways need reimbursement agreements (column)
The Track Access Charges (TACs) are one of the most significant financial sources for infrastructure managers. However, they are not applicable to recovering the infrastructure investments costs. But, in some cases, they can be a...Read more
Hungarian Railways increases double-decker train fleet
Hungarian railway operator MÁV-Start has ordered an additional 21 Kiss double-decker trains from Stadler Rail. The new batch of high-capacity vehicles costs approximately 313 million euros. With this order, the number of double-decker trains in...Read more
RegioJet will launch three-country train in Central Europe
Czech private railway operator RegioJet will launch a new passenger train in June 2020. It will connect three countries in Central Europe: Czechia, Austria and Hungary. The new service will run from Prague to Budapest...Read more