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The Kaposvár–Fonyód railway line reborn – faster, more comfortable travel awaits!

If you’ve long been frustrated by slow and uncomfortable train journeys between Kaposvár and Fonyód, we have great news: the railway line has undergone a complete modernization, and from now on, you can expect faster, more modern, and more comfortable travel! The development aimed to improve suburban rail transport in Kaposvár and was implemented as part of the modernization program for Railway Line No. 30. One of the project’s key goals was to strengthen Kaposvár’s

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We can drive more smoothly in Nógrád and Heves counties

The feeling is familiar when, due to poor road quality, slow-moving traffic, or congested intersections, one can only sigh: it would have been faster by train!…? Well, it seems that in the vicinity of the 21st main road in Heves and Nógrád counties, these times are slowly becoming just a memory! Within the framework of the Integrated Transport Development Operational Program, several existing road sections have been transformed into expressways with the support of the

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Choose the train instead!

Good news for train travellers and advocates of sustainable transportation in Vas County: the Szombathely-Kőszeg railway line has been renewed! As a result of the project implemented with European Union support under the Integrated Transport Development Operational Programme, travel on the affected railway line has become more comfortable, faster, and environmentally- friendly. The aim of the project was to improve the quality of public transportation, prioritising rail-based solutions over car traffic, while closely integrating the

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On wide roads in Hajdúság

With the support of the European Union, the M35 motorway has been further constructed, which connects the M3 motorway to the M4 road while bypassing Debrecen. The residents of the area had been waiting for the construction of the route for a long time.  The section between the M3 motorway and Debrecen was opened back in 2006, and in the current project, the road was also expanded with the construction of the 20 km section

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We are getting to Lake Balaton faster and faster

Some say summer is still ongoing, while others are already preparing for autumn, but one thing is certain: when traveling to Lake Balaton, everyone can find a great program for themselves. One last splash, one last lángos, or a simply event during the harvest season which makes Lake Balaton a popular travel destination even at the end of the summer season. Anyone who has traveled by train to the northern shore of Lake Balaton knows

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Thanks to the support of the European Union, GYSEV Zrt awaits its passengers with modern vehicles

The new FLIRT motor trains feature a number of advanced and convenient elements that make travelling more comfortable and faster. The Győr-Sopron-Ebenfurt Vasút Zrt. (GYSEV Zrt.) has acquired new motor trains in several phases since 2013 with EU funding. Within the framework of project of the Integrated Transport Development Programme, which started in 2016, 10 more FLIRT-type motor trains have arrived which expanded the fleet. The tenth train was delivered by Standler in the first

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A highway connects Miskolc with the Slovak border

With the support of the Integrated Transport Development Operational Program (IKOP), a more than 57-kilometer-long expressway section of the M30 highway was built, which ensures the connection of Miskolc – as a regional center – and the Slovak border. Another section of the TEN-T transport network has been built with the motorway, the trail joins the R4 motorway in Slovakia next to the border crossing at Tornyosnémeti. The project of the Ministry of Construction and

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Eger is now accessible by express road

The M25 express road has created a direct connection between the city of Eger, seat of Heves county and the M3 motorway. The project supported by the Integrated Transport Development Operational Programme, has made it possible to transfer traffic from main roads and local roads to the M25 express road, reducing travel time, noise, pollution and accidents. The M25 Eger expressway connection (M3 motorway – Eger section) project included the construction of the motorway with

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Electric buses for a greener Pécs

With the support of the Integrated Transport Development Operational Programme, Pécs has purchased ten buses with electric propulsion only. The new fleet and related infrastructure developments will contribute to environmental protection and make local transport more popular. The vehicles are also special because they have been given unique stickers inspired by Pécs artists, featuring iconic buildings of the city. The Municipality of Pécs, under the project titled “Purchase of electric buses, construction of the energy

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Renewed M3 Metro in the service of the capital’s transport

In Budapest, after five and a half years of hardships, from May 2023 passengers can finally use the M3 metro, one of the country’s busiest, on a full line again. The renovation of the metro was timely for both safety and aesthetic reasons. Groundwater infiltration in the tunnels caused track defects, which also caused the metro trains to deteriorate severely. Maintenance of the technical infrastructure became increasingly difficult as equipment became obsolete. In addition to

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New environmentally friendly buses in Nyíregyháza

Cleaner air and reduced noise pollution in Nyíregyháza. As a result of a project supported by EU funding, Nyíregyháza has added 41 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to its public transportation fleet. As part of the project, a charging station was established to facilitate the operation of the new buses, and a site for storing the buses was also created. A key element of the Integrated Transport Development Operational Program (IKOP) is strengthening clean

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A modern and passenger-friendly railway station has been built in Gödöllő

A contemporary style, understated yet distinctive station building was constructed, creating a regional hub where passengers of increasingly frequent trains can comfortably transfer to the HÉV, local and regional buses, or head towards the university and the city. Gödöllő is one of the most frequented travel destinations in the Budapest agglomeration, located along the Budapest-Hatvan railway line and serving as the terminus of the H8 suburban railway line. Additionally, it is home to the Széchenyi

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