Bound track
Angyalföld is now ready to store CAF trams
The storage of modern, low-floor CAF trams manufactured using state-of-the-art technology is expected to begin at the new BKV site in the first quarter of 2026, according to an announcement by BKV Zrt. article. On 15 December, the first phase of the preparation of the Angyalföld depot was completed.
The loop tracks located in the southern part of the depot and a related single siding were replaced.
Deflection and unique bending designed with location-specific plans
CAF trams arriving in the capital are continuously being put into service, further increasing the proportion of low-floor vehicles operating in Budapest. The first phase of the modifications necessary for the storage and movement of these modern, high-tech trams, which are more sensitive than the high-floor fleet previously operated by the depot, has now been completed at the BKV Angyalföld depot. The worn-out tracks that are essential for the night-time storage of CAF trams have been replaced.
The section that has just been replaced, with a radius of 18 metres, is Budapest's smallest curved track, for which the contractor bent the rails on site to the appropriate curve. This is a rare operation that requires great precision. The turnout was also designed specifically for this location and has a unique curvature.
A larger investment may also be forthcoming for comprehensive development.
Currently, BKV operates a total of 97 CAF trams. Of these, 24 are part of a fleet of 51 trams that have been in continuous service since spring 2025, with an additional two new trams expected to arrive this year. The vehicles are maintained at the Budafok and Száva depots, but some of the Spanish trams are also stored at the Hungária depot and in Kelenföld.
Thanks to the track and siding replacement work that has now been completed, the fundamental obstacles to the start of storage operations in Angyalföld have also been removed.
In order to carry out comprehensive operational and maintenance work in Angyalföld, a larger investment is required. The Budapest City Council has already decided to launch the public procurement procedure for the project.
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The goal is to have more modern vehicles on the road.
BKV has recently undergone several renovations that are essential for accommodating CAF trams.,
This involved the replacement of the power converters on tram line 50 and the partial renovation of the traction cable and overhead line network.
Track renovations were carried out on the Hűvösvölgy line, several stops were made accessible, the overhead and underground power cable network was reinforced, and overhead line support poles were replaced.
The primary goal of the renovation of the BKV, both previously and now, is to enable increasingly modern vehicles that serve passenger needs at the highest level to operate on the capital's tram network.
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