The exact date has been set – Freight traffic will commence on the Budapest–Belgrade railway line on this date

On 13 January, work began on the closure and handover of the Budapest–Belgrade railway line began on 13 January, with coordination between the companies involved in the project, according to information provided on the Facebook page of the Hungarian State Railways (MÁV). rel="noopener">Facebook page.

Within this framework, Deputy Minister Nándor Csepreghy held consultations with the Hungarian and Chinese contractors concerned, as well as with the organisations carrying out the inspections.

According to Minister János Lázár, the approximately 160-kilometre section of the Budapest-Belgrade railway line in Hungary has been completed in its entirety and is currently undergoing testing.

On 27 February, the line will open to freight traffic, which is already operating at full capacity.

Passenger trains can travel at speeds of up to 160 km/h, while freight trains can travel at speeds of 100–120 km/h.

Significant progress in suburban transport in Budapest and the Southern Great Plain

Passenger transport is expected to commence between the end of February and 15 March. The journey time between Budapest and Kelebia will be reduced to just 90 minutes, with trains departing from Keleti railway station every two hours towards Belgrade, with three pairs of Hungarian and three pairs of Serbian trains per day.

The investment will not only create a priority international freight corridor, but also represent a significant step forward in suburban transport in Budapest and the Southern Great Plain. A more frequent, regular timetable will be introduced between Budapest and Kelebia, including stops at Délegyháza, Kiskunhalas and Soltvadkert. For commuters, this will mean faster, more comfortable and more predictable travel on modern FLIRT motor trains.