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February 20, 2026
Speed up to 160 km/h
The Ministry of Construction and Transport of Hungary announced today that a part of the Budapest-Belgrade high-speed railway to the border with Serbia has been successfully tested and it has been confirmed that it is possible to travel safely at a speed of 160 kilometers per hour on that section.
TL;DR
- Dynamic tests were performed on the Budapest-Kelebia railway line from February 10th to 18th.
- A special measuring train operated daily, conducting measurements at speeds between 60-160 km/h.
- The tests confirmed that the line and overhead power system support safe travel at 160 km/h.
- The route features two new tracks, a new overhead electrical network, and modernized stations.
- Travel time from Budapest to Kiskunhalas will be reduced by 83 minutes, and to Kelebia by 104 minutes.
- Freight traffic is set to begin on February 27th, with passenger traffic starting on March 14th.
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