Modernisation of Budapest-Belgrade railway line to be completed by the end of 2025

The modernisation of the railway line connecting Budapest and Belgrade will be completed by the end of this year, which will bring the two countries’ capitals practically within arm’s reach of each other, announced Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó on Friday in Belgrade.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the minister described the modernisation of the railway as an extremely important and successful cooperation, pointing out that as a result, a comfortable and fast train journey will connect the two capitals.

“In order for this to truly be fast and comfortable, it is necessary that the train does not have to wait long at the border due to border checks, customs inspections, or passport control. That’s why we are now trying to agree that customs and border checks can be carried out while the train is moving,” Szijjártó explained.