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April 23, 2026 | Fleet

MÁV issues HÉV fleet tender

Hungarian state operator invites bids to supply up to 54 EMUs for HÉV commuter network in Budapest.

March 10, 2026 | Analysis

Slow start for upgraded Budapest - Belgrade main line

The Hungarian section of the upgraded Budapest - Belgrade main line opened for freight traffic on February 27. However, the start of passenger operations is on hold while the Chinese-supplied signalling equipment is certified, as Ferenc Joo explains.

October 20, 2025 | Fleet

Hungarian Railways issues tender for 93 second-hand EMUs

Switzerland is believed to be in the frame to supply the trains.

March 17, 2025 | Main line

GySEV prepares to triple network with former MÁV lines

752km of Hungarian national network will transfer to Győr-Sopron-Ebenfurth railway by June 30.

May 14, 2024 | Fleet

CRRC to build rolling stock plant in Hungary

Facilities for maintenance and research and development will also to be established.

December 1, 2023 | Main line

RegioJet to operate into Ukraine from January 2024

Overnight service from Prague to Chop in conjunction with Ukrainian Railways.

August 4, 2023 | Main line

Buses replace trains on 10 MÁV regional routes

Hungarian national operator cites rolling stock and staff shortages for withdrawing services.

October 20, 2022 | Infrastructure

Rákos - Hatvan upgrade completed in Hungary

Upgrade provides for 160km/h operation under ETCS Level 2.

September 12, 2022 | Locomotives

MÁV-Start to purchase 50 locomotives after funding approved

The operator is also ordering 39 sets of coaches.

March 18, 2022 | Europe

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.

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