New, prominent area to be born in the heart of Budapest – PHOTOS

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1. István says:

   23/10/2021 at 08:45

   Super!

2. Norbert : says:

   23/10/2021 at 11:27

   Exciting.
   What ever the end result of this massive project, what it Delivers – to me from an Architectural Perspective – the above ground – Visible to ALL – should capture the architectural style and period of the Nyugati Railway Station.
   West End – escapes its architectural style of variance differance as we predominantly view it from a side perspective, by out and in trains to Nyugati or from Vaci ut.
   West End front entrance – from near station platforms – and the Magnificent Royal Waiting Room – is “smallish” and can be, to a degree dismissed – as to the lack of compatability or “respect” for the Nyugati Railway Station.
   My opinion would be differant, if it was decided to demolish the Nyugati Railway Station – Eiffel Hall, and build totally from scratch – a new Western Railway Public Transport Station Complex, posssible along lines similar to Berlins Hauptbahnhof, especially the main under cover glassed arrival/departure train shed.
   Paddington Station in London – its “new life” – what was acheived in it’s transformation into the modern era of Railways and Transport – public use, is commendable – architecturally respectful/tasteful and appeeling/engaging.
   The space for this developement will allow it’s use – to be enjoyed by all – for what ever the purpose of using this space BUT – the architectural design(s) of – out buildings – away from the main facade of Nyugati Railway Station – incorporated built into this complex – must be of style that are period – in line with the present Nyugati Railway Station.
   Wonderful to see in a “dummy” photoprint – in this article – the removal of the – VILE – overpass at the Szent Istvan Korut /Vaci ut – front of Nyugati Railway Station.
   We know plans are in place for its DEMOLISHING.
   Extension of present tram routes from Deak Ferenc terminal – are planned being Trams – 47,48 & 49 – to run from Deak Ferenc – present terminus – up Bajcsy Zsilinszky ut – to Nyugati Railway Station.
   Very Exciting project.
   ARCHITECTURE please – not like that “tin” shed whale tail or whatever it is – on the Duna embakement.

3. Dominic Anthony : says:

   23/10/2021 at 20:50

   The joy and excitement of our vast efficiently run and Managed Tram network in Budapest – is through – which not ALL – the Cities of the World possess – is its Interconnectedness.
   If – in time – the present tram route we know for the 47,48 & 49 trams – terminating at Deak Ferenc terminus – was extended as is proposed – along Bajcsy Zsilinszky ut – to Nyugati Railway Station – this could be CONSIDERED.

   Lehel ter – the present terminal of the 12 & 14 Trams – is a very old tired lady.
   The Lehal Market – vibrant and will grow again in user numbers – citizens who use public transport – metro included, but mainly those on buses motor and trolley buses – are subjected to conditions that are TIRED.

   It could be considered to run the 12 & 14 trams – through to Nyugati.
   It would take track work re-construction at Lehal ter to run the lines down Vaci ut to Nyugati Railway Station but in this day and age – that is possible.
   It happened in the long distant past – but it did happen – trams via Lehal ter onto Nyugati Railway Station – possible the 12 & 14 – but no certainty on trams numbers, on that “old” route.

   If the 12 & 14 trams extended route was to Nyugati Railway Station – up and down – Vaci ut – via Lehal ter – Lehal Market – similar set up could be developed like at Deak Ferenc – that the lines joined say West End Side of Nyugati Railway Station – that would permit trams to end there run or continue to Lehal ter – as what happens at Deak Fereak – and commence there new trip.

   Remember – its a Government statement – the OVERPASS – at Nyugati – the ugly motor vehicle & other – is GOING to be Felled and Motor Traffic & other – back down to Ground Leval.

   If – the 12 & 14 tram route was continued on from Lehal ter- Lehal Market – down Vaci ut and the extension of the 47,48 & 49 tram line extended – as the Government say it will be – from Deak Ferenc – up Bajcsz Zsilinszky ut to Nyugati Railway Station – why not – JOIN – the lines.

   It would be deeply questionable from an economic and FUTURE needs of tram extension and usage – if trams – 47,48 & 49 – finished at end of Bajcsz Zsilinszky/Nygati Railway Station – and the 12 & 14 trams – finished on the West End Shopping Plaza side of Nygati Railway Station.

   The at “ground leval” motor vehicle & “other” traffic – running through Vaci ut – Bajcsz Zsilinszky – up and down the parts of the Grand Boulevard – that run in the front of Nygati Railway Station – the motor vehicle & “other” – with the traffic light 21st century advanced systems – available to-day – to have Trams running – 4 & 6 – 47,48 & 49 and the 12 & 14 – across and through this Major Intersection – is MANAGEABLE and Possible.

   I have not at ALL forgotten our excellent – Metro System – especially line 3 – which my ideas and suggestions – do run in parallel or similar directions and places.

   Public Transport – why do we have it ?
   Answer – to move people around our City and Districts – the PEOPLES Mover ///

   Big Word and takes a bit of Digestion is – Interconnectedness – BUT we are to such a Large Degree – BLESSED – to have this in Budapest, Hungary – to build and further develope our wonderful Tram Public System

   Globally – Trams re-introduced into Cities & Towns – like Rail Travel – ARE – having – a BELATED – Renaissance.
   Exciting.

4. Anis says:

   24/10/2021 at 19:24

   Do something in Debrecen as well.