Hungarian State Railways (MÁV)

An "uncontrolled" freight train traveled 25 km across the territory of two countries - Slovakia and Hungary. This is reported by the railway magazine Railway Supply with reference to Railinsider.

To commence the construction of the Hungarian section of the railway to Serbia, a ceremony was held in the city of Kiskunhalash in the south of Hungary.

The Hungarian state-owned passenger operator MÁV-Start is investing huge amounts of money in the passenger fleet. After the new Kiss double-decker trains and Flirt single-decker trains, it's time to introduce the new wagons, informs Railway Supply magazine citing Rynek Kolejowy.

Rail Cargo Hungaria (RCH) has agreed with AKIEM, a traction vehicle leasing company, to lease five F140 DE TRAXX diesel locomotives to further expand its own traction capacity.

Hungary is considering the possibility of reducing the railway access fee by 40% following the example of a number of EU countries.

MAV-Start withdraws battery-electric train tender HUNGARY’s national passenger operator, MAV-Start, has withdrawn its call for tender for a framework contract to supply up to 50 battery-electric trains Issued in early May, the tender called for 20 200-seat and 30 150-seat low-floor trains designed to operate on lines electrified at 25kV 50Hz as well as under battery power.