Macaristan, with the aim of modernizing railway transportation, Buying used electric trains from Switzerland started to evaluate. This decision, improving passenger services ve increase punctuality Hungary is facing difficulties because the old train fleet on the railway can no longer meet passenger demand. Currently, the punctuality rate in Hungary %75 while in the vicinity, İsviçreThis rate in 90-100% levels are reached.
Old Trains and the Need for Renewal
Minister of Construction and Transport János Lázár, trains in Hungary For 40-50 years remained in service, whereas trains in Switzerland are renewed every ten years. Therefore, Hungary, Swiss Federal Railway Company (SBB)'S Stadler Flirt models It is considering purchasing old trains that it will decommission after its introduction.
Train Models That Can Be Purchased From Switzerland
Swiss railway operator SBB, new generation electric trains plans to replace its old models after commissioning. This is for Hungary opportunity to buy old trains in technically good condition creating. Macaristan, is considering purchasing the following train models:
- 60 double-decker Bombardier TWINDEXX trains
- 113 Stadler Kiss electric trains
- 60 Siemens Desiro trains
- 110 Stadler GTW trains
- More than 200 Stadler Flirt units
Hungary Improves Railway Infrastructure
Hungary's efforts to renew its railway infrastructure are not limited to trains. State railway company MÁV, within the scope of the fleet renewal program 285 passenger cars plans to purchase. Also, within this year, 100 passenger wagons It is expected to be put back into service.
Year 2026how much 40 locomotives renting and 200 electric locomotives 150 are planned to be replaced. Currently, the ones in operation 200 electric locomotives yaklaşık 150nd It has been in service for 40-60 years and at least 100 of them It is expected to be replaced by summer 2026.
Goals of Modernization
This modernization initiative, improving the quality of railway transportation, reduce delays ve improving passenger services Renewing infrastructure remains a key priority for the Hungarian government, and significant steps are being taken to increase the efficiency of the country’s transport system.
