Extension of a small railway line in Börzsöny

A large-scale development package is being launched in the Börzsöny and Ipoly rivers region, Építési és Közlekedési Minisztérium announced on its social networking site. The launch of the "Börzsönyt and Ipolyt for everyone!" project was announced at the terminus of the Királyréti Forest Railway in Königréti. The improvements will be completed by spring 2029.

The HUF 3 billion programme is a partnership of seven organisations:

• the Active Hungary Nonprofit Kft.;
• the Danube-Ipoly National Park Directorate;
• the Ipoly Forest Zrt.,
• Municipality of Ipolytölgyes;
• the Hungarian Cycling Tourism Association;
• the National Water Directorate General
• and ÉKM are involved.

The Ministry of Construction is contributing more than HUF 2.2 billion to the development.

According to the post, thanks to the project package, modern bicycle centres will be built in Kismaros, Szob, Zebegény and several other towns. Meanwhile, the narrow-gauge railway line will also be extended to make travel easier and more enjoyable for tourists.