Budapest’s rail network is facing a congestion issue as greater numbers of commuters living in the city’s sprawling suburbs look to travel into the city centre each day. As Ferenc Joó explains, an ambitious plan to upgrade the network including redeveloping stations, building new tunnels and bridges crossing the Danube is aiming to untangle the city’s transport network.
Untangling Budapest’s rail network
Budapest’s rail network is facing a congestion issue as greater numbers of commuters living in the city’s sprawling suburbs look to travel into the city centre each day. As Ferenc Joó explains, an ambitious plan to upgrade the network including redeveloping stations, building new tunnels and bridges crossing the Danube is aiming to untangle the city’s transport network.
Nyugati station will be transformed into a through station following construction of a tunnel to Kelenföld station on the west side of the river Danube via Déli station, which will be relocated underground. Photo: Shutterstock/Eric Laudonien
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