International train between Hungary and Romania ceases operation

From 10 December, when MÁV’s new timetable comes into force, trains between Mátészalka, Hungary and Nagykároly in Romania will stop running. The trains will only run to Tiborszállás, Hungary.

According to a statement of Közlekedő Tömeg (Travelling Masses) sent to Portfolio, the measure will result in the complete closure of public transport between the towns of Northern Partium, which is largely populated by Hungarians, and neighbouring settlements in Hungary.

In addition to the closure of this railway line, according to information from Közlekedő Tömeg, passenger transport will also be completely closed on the lines that were closed in August and have since been replaced by buses.

The measure, which is expected to come into force on 1 January and is again timed to coincide with the holidays, would be backed up by the low bus occupancy rate, according to the association.

The 2023/2024 timetable is available HERE, while the timetables for each line can be found HERE.

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