Iconic facade of Nyugati railway station renovated, scaffolding removed – PHOTO

The building of the Nyugati railway station is one of the most imposing buildings in the Hungarian capital. For a good while now, it has been undergoing renovation. Finally, the protective canopy in front of the Teréz körút facade, which obstructs pedestrian traffic, has been removed. The main entrance of the building is now visible.

Thanks to the renovation of the Nyugati railway station, the Eiffel-designed building is steadily regaining its original appearance, MÁV reports on its official Facebook page. Another important milestone has been reached in the renovation of the pylon buildings that enclose the track hall: the protective roof on the right-hand side of the building has also been demolished.

This will allow an iconic part of the building, a major architectural and technical monument with national heritage protection, to be seen once again.

The plinth and the ground floor windows are still to be repaired; however, pedestrians can now walk more comfortably on Teréz körút.

Work on the Teréz körút facade of the railway station, the plinth, windows and the main staircase will continue in the coming weeks. They are expected to be completed before Christmas. This will complete the unrivalled spectacle of one of Budapest’s most beautiful public buildings by the holidays, MÁV writes.

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