12 interesting facts about the Guinness World Records Children’s Railway Budapest
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Construction of the Children’s Railway Budapest (Gyermekvasút) began on 11 April 1948, seventy-six years ago. Today, the Guinness World Record Children’s Railway brings smiles to faces of all ages.
The Children’s Railway is one of the capital’s unique attractions, linking the most beautiful hiking spots in the Buda Hills. The line runs from Széchenyi Hill to Hűvösvölgy, but on the way it passes through Normafa, Csillebérc, János Hill and Szépjuhászene. The viewpoints, forest playgrounds, shrines and other places of interest in the Buda hills are also close to the stations, making the Children’s Railway the perfect way to enjoy a day out.
It gets its name from the fact that school-age children’s train passengers, in various ranks, are on board.
10 interesting facts about this extraordinary means of transport.
1. It was unclear whether the Children’s Railway would be built on Svábhegy. When choosing the location, the Gödöllő Royal Castle, Népliget and Margit Island were also discussed.
2. According to the original plans, the Children’s Railway route would have been built up to Zugliget. However, due to the significant level differences, this would have been a huge challenge, so in the end, it was decided that it would go all the way to Hűvösvölgy.
3. Work began on April 11, 1948, and amazingly, not long after, on July 31, the first three-kilometer section was handed over.
4. The last station of the first construction phase was named Előre.
