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Transport megaprojects to start in Budapest next year
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Budapest is getting ready for major transport renovation projects which are planned to be started next year. Among others, suburban railway (HÉV) lines will be renewed, there will be new trams and trolleybuses, and P+R parking will be added.
A total of nearly 50 kilometres of HÉV lines will be renewed. According to the new EU timetable, construction contracts for suburban railway lines H5, H6 and H7 must be signed by the end of September 2024, reads an article by Magyar Építők.
On the basis of the recovery plans adopted by the European Commission, the specific works contracts for the 46 km of upgrading on all three lines must be concluded by the end of September 2024, after the public procurement procedures have been completed. By the end of 2025, 50% technical completion of the works should be achieved, and all projects must be completed by the end of June 2026.
I cannot believe the airport is not included. Budapest is one of the few major European cities with no train / metro access between the center and the airport. The buses are totally obsolete. The potholed roads to/ from the airport are worthy of India ( where the roads are smooth) not an EU country.
Yes! I can’t believe this either that no proper infrastructure is planned between city center and the airport. And they wish to hold major sports events, like the Olympic?? I think it is political. Taxi services are very strong and obviously do not want this happen??