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July 9, 2026 | Light Rail

Funding secured for Budapest light rail extension

$US 103m project will expand the city’s network to the southern Buda district.

June 23, 2026 | Europe

Hungary announces major fleet tenders

MÁV is seeking new suburban and inter-city EMUs and will use EU funding for the procurement.

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.

February 26, 2026 | Fleet

Hungary’s MÁV seeks interest in DMU leasing contract

Operator opens market consultation to lease 68 trains for regional services.

February 7, 2026 | Fleet

Hungary pursues major mainline fleet renewal

Government confirms plans to procure 82 EMUs and 88 coaches with EU funding as discussions take place with CRRC to purchase up to 70 EMUs

January 26, 2026 | Financial

Expressions of interest invited for Budapest airport link

Up to three contractors will compete to design and build new 27km line.

January 20, 2026 | Infrastructure

GySEV signs infrastructure maintenance deal

Hungarian operator agrees five-year extension to maintain nearly 1200km of lines.

January 13, 2026 | Financial

Hungary to purchase refurbished Swiss EMUs

Stadler will buy 93 GTW EMUs from Swiss operator Thurbo to refurbish and resell them to Hungarian State Railways.

January 12, 2026 | Infrastructure

Tendering starts for Phase 3 of Budapest S-Bahn

Upgrade between Kelenföld and Ferencváros will enable more frequent local passenger services.

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