Budapest bridge lift, new bus lane plan and other transport moves in Hungary

Hungary’s transport ministry oversaw the removal of an 80‑year‑old railway bridge in Budapest, moving the massive steel structure toward Kelenföld for demolition as part of the Southern Bypass project.

In a separate development, the government announced plans to add a dedicated bus lane on Budakeszi Road, aiming to speed commuter travel between central Budapest and the western suburbs.

Romanian officials submitted a €238 million EU‑funded application for a major suburban railway (HÉV) network around Brașov, which will include new electric trains, additional tracks and stations, targeting more than 7,500 daily passengers by 2030.

A Hungarian consumer‑rights column explained the circumstances under which a bus driver may refuse to stop, citing safety, capacity and fare‑validation reasons.

Scientists warned that an invasive alligator snapping turtle recently found on the northern shore of Lake Balaton poses a bite risk and could threaten local wildlife if numbers increase.