The Budapest Public Transport Company BKK (Budapesti Közlekedési Központ) has announced a tender for the preparation of a feasibility study for the development of the tram network in Southern Pest, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Tender for Tram Line Expansion

This initiative is part of a large-scale plan to improve and expand tram lines in the Hungarian capital, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of public transport.

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The tender focuses on the potential development and expansion of tram line 42, as well as the planned extension of tram line 3 to the Pesterzsébet district.

The deadline for submitting tender proposals is set for July 4, 2024, with a six-month period allocated for preparing the study.

The winner of the tender will be required to update previous plans for tram line 42, study the surrounding environment, and present an organizational plan that best meets the needs of road users.

The planning includes studying the impact of extending tram line 3 to Pesterzsébet on the region and existing public transport routes, such as trams 2B, 52, and 62A.

The study will also cover support for sustainable modes of transport and the creation of barrier-free public spaces.

To finance these projects, BKK has applied for a grant under the Integrated Transport Development Operational Program Plus (IKOP Plusz).

Numerous tram network development projects are planned in Budapest by 2030, co-financed by the European Union.

It is expected that these developments will make public transport more comfortable and competitive. The extension of tram line 3 will allow residents of Pesterzsébet to reach the city center faster and more conveniently.

An important aspect is also the planned development of tram line 42. In the future, it will provide faster and more convenient connections to Metro M3 for residents of the Gloriett, Szent Lőrinc, and Havanna neighborhoods. This will significantly ease access to the Bozsik Arena and reduce travel time to the M3 metro station.

Previously, when the Havanna and Gloriett settlements were planned, there was no tram connection in this area, only bus services existed.

The extension of tram line 42 is expected to improve transportation for residents of these areas and ease access to the Bozsik Arena. Additionally, the project includes the modernization of the existing tram line, the creation of convenient infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, and the development of green areas.

BKK is also procuring new CAF trams to update its fleet.

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Barrier-free low-floor trams are planned to be installed on new tram lines by 2030.

This will allow Budapest residents to travel more ecologically and comfortably without transfers.

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony noted that the expansion of the tram network and the introduction of new modern vehicles with air conditioning and low floors will provide passengers with a better travel experience.

These changes also contribute to the renewal of public spaces, making the city more livable.

The main goal of the city’s transport policy is to encourage the use of electric transport.

This has led to the decision to develop the tram network, acquire new modern trams, and electric buses.

The development of Budapest’s public transport aims to create a convenient, environmentally friendly, and accessible transport system that will improve the quality of life for citizens and make the capital more attractive for residents and visitors.

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