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ÖBB RCG expands network by combining two Budapest TransFER connections
By combining the TransFER Budapest–Brno and Budapest–Köseköy connections, ÖBB RCG will be able to transport goods directly from Turkey to Hungary and the Czech Republic.
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Stadler delivers first Citylink tram-train to MÁV-START in Hungary
Stadler's Citylink tram-train has the capability to operate in both electric mode on the tram networks and diesel mode on the mainline.
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First double-decker KISS train runs in Hungary
The new 600-seater trains will reduce congestion and delays for the thousands of commuters to Hungary's capital, Budapest.
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First KISS for Hungarian Railways rolled out in Dunakeszi
First KISS trains for MÁV has been ceremonially rolled out and will begin the necessary tests required for commercial operation.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group launches first connection between Xi’an and Budapest
The establishment of a new freight connection between China and the BILK terminal is complete, resulting in an unbeatable transport duration.
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Siemens will equip Hungarian railway line with ETCS
New signalling technology will be used in Hungary to ensure the railway network is as efficient, cost-effective and enjoyable as possible…
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€40m EIB loan to support rolling stock upgrade in Hungary
19 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is to provide a €40 million loan to Hungary’s Railway Company GySEV (Gyor-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasut Zrt) to finance new rolling stock and introduce safety improvements.
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Hungarian MÁV-START signs contract for 21 FLIRT EMUs
20 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
MÁV-START Zrt, the passenger operation unit of Hungarian State Railways, has signed a contract with Stadler for the delivery of 21 suburban FLIRT EMUs.
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BOMBARDIER TRAXX Locomotives to Serve on Hungarian State Railway
28 January 2010 | By Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation has received an order from the Hungarian State Railway company, MAV, for 25 BOMBARDIER TRAXX P 160 AC locomotives.
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Changing the future
28 January 2010 | By László Mosóczi, Member of the Board, Chief Operating Officer, Head of MÁV Infrastructure
Hungarian State Railways Co. (MÁV) is characterised by limited market and financial opportunities which are determined by the obligation to sustain the level of service, the application of obligatory ticket prices, limited budgetary compensations and by limited debt raising opportunities. After a couple of decades, the first years of the…
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A long and ongoing story – ETCS in Hungary
23 January 2009 | By Péter Tóth, Signalling Expert, MÁV ZRt Telecommunication, Electrification and Signalling Directorate
Signalling expert Péter Tóth maps the development of ETCS in Hungary.
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Success and growth – the ÖBB way
30 July 2007 | By Martin Huber, Chairman, ÖBB-Holding AG
ÖBB is on the way to renewal – and on the way to European achievement. One thing is clear to all members of the Group; ÖBB must be fit for European competition. This will require extensive work in major activities – ranging from the new main railway station of Vienna…
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Visible improvements in Hungary
28 July 2006 | By Mr. István Heinczinger, Chief Operating Officer, MÁV Co
Hungarian State Railways (MÁV Co) celebrates the 160th anniversary of its foundation this year. The first railway line running between the capital city of Pest and Vác, a town situated 30km from the capital and operated by steam engines, opened on 15 July 1846. István Széchenyi and Lajos Kossuth, eminent…