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The Budapest M4 Metro: A Study In Inefficiency And Waste
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
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Originally conceived in 1972 as a means for transporting commuters between Budafok (south-west Budapest) and downtown Pest, the decision to build the Budapest M4 metro was made in May 1991 during the first Demszky administration. Nol.hu writes that the project was started without permits, without the consent of owners, without the necessary management, and without moneymoney. With the exception ...
Complex Cycling Programme In Preparation In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
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The year 2014 is all about laying a basis for large-scale cycling developments to be implemented in the years to come, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said at a professional event presenting the Cycling Development Programme entitled ‘Cycling is an Experience!’ (Bringázni Élmény!) held in Budapest on 23 January, 2014. Under the guidance of the Transport Development Coordination ...
Szigliget Castle Renewed & Reopened To Public From EU Funds
- 23 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
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After a renovation amounting to HUF 302 million, the Castle of Szigliget was inaugurated on Thursday. At the ceremony, Tibor Navracsics, Deputy Prime Minister, said that the renovation of the castle was an excellent example of how a community living at one of the most beautiful spots of the Lake Balaton region is able to grasp an opportunity arising out of the historical past.
Updated on 14 June 8 pm: Traffic Changes In Budapest Due To Danube Flooding
- 14 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
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Upper embankment roads are reopened to road traffic – flood traffic update summary:
After the technical assessment by BKK and BKV professionals suburban railway H5 runs on its full route to Batthyány tér terminus from 12:00 noon on 14 June 2013 and the service of replacement bus H5 is suspended. Suburban railway H5 runs from Békásmegyer/Szentendre to Batthyány tér according to its regular ...
Photo Report: Latest News & Views Of Budapest's Metro Line 4
- 7 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
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The construction of Metro line 4 is currently the biggest construction project in Central Europe. M4, or the green line of Budapest Metro, has already experienced one or two delays, and recently Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said it may be postponed until 2016. However according to paperwork put through by Budapest's City Assembly last Wednesday, the completion deadline is now Spring of next year. ...
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
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In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...
Budapest Airport Launches Environmentally Friendly Car Wash Service
- 6 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
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The range of services available at Budapest Airport’s car parks at Terminal 2 has been expanded with a new service. With Park ’n Wash, cars are cleaned in the car park in as little as 15 minutes, which is ideal for car owners arriving to pick up passengers, as well as travelers parking at the airport prior to departure. Additionally, the technology used does not require any water, and is ...
New Concept Of Automated Fare Collection System In Budapest
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
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The foundation of the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK) and the introduction of a new approach in the organization of transport, the time has come for ultimate changing the present fare scheme in Budapest, which is one of the most outdated systems in Europe. According to three decisions passed at its 6 April 2011 session, the General Assembly of the Municipality of Budapest called upon BKK to ...
Challenges Seen For Budapest "Congestion Fee" Scheme
- 27 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The new Széll Kálmán plan calls for the introduction of a congestion fee in Budapest from July 2013, but the conditions for such a scheme are lacking, according to an independent analysis.
The Budapest M4 Metro: A Study In Inefficiency And Waste
- 1 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Originally conceived in 1972 as a means for transporting commuters between Budafok (south-west Budapest) and downtown Pest, the decision to build the Budapest M4 metro was made in May 1991 during the first Demszky administration. Nol.hu writes that the project was started without permits, without the consent of owners, without the necessary management, and without moneymoney. With the exception ...
Complex Cycling Programme In Preparation In Hungary
- 27 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The year 2014 is all about laying a basis for large-scale cycling developments to be implemented in the years to come, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said at a professional event presenting the Cycling Development Programme entitled ‘Cycling is an Experience!’ (Bringázni Élmény!) held in Budapest on 23 January, 2014. Under the guidance of the Transport Development Coordination ...
Szigliget Castle Renewed & Reopened To Public From EU Funds
- 23 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
After a renovation amounting to HUF 302 million, the Castle of Szigliget was inaugurated on Thursday. At the ceremony, Tibor Navracsics, Deputy Prime Minister, said that the renovation of the castle was an excellent example of how a community living at one of the most beautiful spots of the Lake Balaton region is able to grasp an opportunity arising out of the historical past.
Updated on 14 June 8 pm: Traffic Changes In Budapest Due To Danube Flooding
- 14 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
Upper embankment roads are reopened to road traffic – flood traffic update summary:
After the technical assessment by BKK and BKV professionals suburban railway H5 runs on its full route to Batthyány tér terminus from 12:00 noon on 14 June 2013 and the service of replacement bus H5 is suspended. Suburban railway H5 runs from Békásmegyer/Szentendre to Batthyány tér according to its regular ...
Photo Report: Latest News & Views Of Budapest's Metro Line 4
- 7 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
The construction of Metro line 4 is currently the biggest construction project in Central Europe. M4, or the green line of Budapest Metro, has already experienced one or two delays, and recently Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said it may be postponed until 2016. However according to paperwork put through by Budapest's City Assembly last Wednesday, the completion deadline is now Spring of next year. ...
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...
Budapest Airport Launches Environmentally Friendly Car Wash Service
- 6 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The range of services available at Budapest Airport’s car parks at Terminal 2 has been expanded with a new service. With Park ’n Wash, cars are cleaned in the car park in as little as 15 minutes, which is ideal for car owners arriving to pick up passengers, as well as travelers parking at the airport prior to departure. Additionally, the technology used does not require any water, and is ...
New Concept Of Automated Fare Collection System In Budapest
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The foundation of the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK) and the introduction of a new approach in the organization of transport, the time has come for ultimate changing the present fare scheme in Budapest, which is one of the most outdated systems in Europe. According to three decisions passed at its 6 April 2011 session, the General Assembly of the Municipality of Budapest called upon BKK to ...
Challenges Seen For Budapest "Congestion Fee" Scheme
- 27 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The new Széll Kálmán plan calls for the introduction of a congestion fee in Budapest from July 2013, but the conditions for such a scheme are lacking, according to an independent analysis.