Hungary to acquire 105 new double-decker buses for long-distance travel

MÁV Volánbusz public transport modernization double-decker buses Baross Gábor Railway Development Plan

The Hungarian Ministry of Transport and MÁV have announced the procurement of 105 new double-decker, air-conditioned buses designed for highway travel. Of these, 55 will serve the country's busiest long-distance routes, including destinations such as Zalaegerszeg, Salgótarján, Pécs, Hódmezővásárhely, and Szekszárd.

A significant portion of the fleet—50 buses—is designated to serve as replacements for rail services during major infrastructure upgrades under the Baross Gábor Railway Development Plan. This initiative aims to provide high-quality alternatives for passengers when InterCity train services are interrupted by track renovations on major lines, including those serving Szeged, Miskolc, Debrecen, Nyíregyháza, and Győr.

This procurement is part of a broader modernization program involving the acquisition of 515 new buses in total. Additionally, tenders have been issued for 250 new regional and suburban articulated buses to replace aging vehicles in provincial cities and the Budapest metropolitan area.

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KeKo · MÁV · Solaris · Vitézy Dávid · Volánbusz

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[● 2 SOURCES] MÁV is acquiring 105 new double-decker buses. vehir.hu · index.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] Solaris won the tender for the two hydrogen buses with a net bid of 541.3 million forints. kecsup.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Baross Gábor Railway Development Plan is estimated to cost 3550 billion forints over ten years. magyarnemzet.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] The total number of new buses being procured under the current program is 515. vehir.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] 50 buses are intended to replace trains during the Baross Gábor Railway Development Plan upgrades. vehir.hu · index.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tenders have been issued for 250 new regional and suburban articulated buses. index.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] Two hydrogen fuel cell buses were delivered to Kecskemét in April. kecsup.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] 55 of the new buses will operate on the busiest national long-distance routes. vehir.hu