Great news! One of Budapest’s metro lines will soon be extended
Passengers will be able to travel all the way to the Déli railway station in Budapest on HÉV without having to transfer at the current terminus of the M2 metro line at Örs vezér Square. This means that it will be less complicated to reach destinations like Gödöllő and Csömör.
The program aims to create fast, transfer-free transport between downtown Budapest, the outer districts (Xth, XIVth and XVIth) and Csömör, Gödöllő, Kistarcsa, Kerepes, Mogyoród. The current metro line will be connected to the HÉV line, ensuring more convenient travelling conditions for those living in the outskirts. This also means that visiting the Royal Palace of Gödöllő will be much simpler.
Fewer traffic problems in certain places of Budapest
According to Világgazdaság, the project concerning the public transportation of four districts of Budapest will be funded by the EU. Design contracts may be concluded in the first half of next year, and the design process may take two to three years. After that, the implementation of the project itself will begin.
As Péter Kovács, the mayor of the XVIth district said, the future developments will solve one of the biggest traffic problems in the district, as level crossings on the HÉV line, which often cause 8-10 minute waits, will be eliminated. In addition to surface traffic, the trains will run underground and on overpasses. Apart from ensuring faster transit, the investments will also be significant in protecting the environment.
Kristóf Szatmáry, a member of parliament, added that the goal is to improve public transportation in the XVIth district of Budapest, which is a defining factor in its history. It should be implemented in such a way that it creates the most ideal conditions for the people living in the district. The investment will have a beneficial effect on the value of real estate and the development of public areas in the district as well.
Travelling in Budapest with a County or Hungary pass
From the beginning of March, a new, improved system of public transportation prices and passes is available in Hungary. County and Hungary passes (Vármegye- és Országbérlet) are available to purchase currently, which means that you are not able to buy kilometre-based tickets anymore. The simplification includes the reduction of the number of discounts available. Passengers have two options: either buying a full-price ticket or one with a 90% discount, for example, the latter will be available for students, making public transport very cheap.
Discounts also include free travel for families raising three or more kids, and people under 14 and above 65 can travel freely too. Moreover, young people between 14 and 25 can buy tickets for a 50% discount. Students travel with a 90% discount regardless of their age.
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