Topic: Zahony

Train derails between Budapest and Ukraine border

A train has derailed on the Budapest-Debrecen-Záhony railway line on the morning of Sunday 7 May 2023. The accident took place between Újfehértó and Hajdúhadház. This railway section has been closed. “The expected time of...Read more

10-05-2023|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Hungary maps out freight route bypassing Budapest

Hungarian authorities have selected the route and destinations of the V0 rail freight line bypassing Budapest. The dedicated freight corridor connecting the eastern part of the country with the west and extending to Austria “will...Read more

15-04-2022|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

After billions from Russia, Hungary invests in region bordering Ukraine

The Hungarian government is going to invest 12.4 billion Hungarian forint (around 35 million euros) in the Záhony region, the region bordering Ukraine. It made this announcement last Friday, just three days after Russia had...Read more

10-02-2022|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Norbert Tilai, Hungary/Russian German Friendship / CER

Russia sides with Hungary in building Budapest Bypass

Russia is considering to help finance the construction of railway line V0, the Hungarian bypass to Budapest that will connect the border with Ukraine to the border with Austria. It is one of the first...Read more

31-01-2022|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Hungary back on the map with ‘replenished’ border area

More and more traffic is slipping away from the main route between Europe and China, and Hungary is willing to take a share. If all goes to plan, Hungary will be on the map again...Read more

15-10-2021|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen