Budapest metro reopens, more traffic restrictions to be withdrawn

Based on a statement issued by the Budapest Transport Company (BKK), the metro will touch the Batthyány Square metro station from tomorrow again. Authorities plan to withdraw additional traffic restrictions next week. The Danube peaked at Budapest yesterday at 5 AM at 830 cm, a bit below what authorities had calculated before.

According to hvg.hu, trains commuting on metro line M2 will halt again from early tomorrow at the Battyány Square metro station. The water level of the Danube started to decrease today after yesterday’s peaking. Authorities calculate a long receding time. Orbán said the dams had to endure the immense pressure until next Thursday.

BKK added that passengers would not be able to use the H5 suburban railway line from Budapest’s Batthány Square station to Szentendre on Monday and Tuesday. You may get on the trains only at the Margaret Bridge HÉV station.

Tram line under water in Budapest:

More traffic restrictions will be withdrawn next week

Based on recent forecasts, tram nr 19 will carry passengers on its entire line from 24 September, just like tram nr 41.

From 25 September, you may travel with the H5 suburban railway from the Batthyány Square station. Furthermore, the bike lane running under the Margaret Bridge will also be reopened.

BKK said experts continuously monitored the water level and would decide about additional traffic restrictions accordingly.

Tram line 4-6 on the Margaret Bridge. Photo: MTI

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