Dear Customers,
Based on the information received from the Hungarian Railway Infrastructure manager (MÁV), we would like to inform you about crucial track closures expected in 2026 and subsequently besides in 2027 between the Ferencváros and Kelenföld stations, including the most crucial railway bridge over the Danube in Hungary, the confederate Connecting Railway Bridge:
- On working days on 12 and 13 January 2026 and from 2 February to 4 April 2026, there will be a complete closure between 09:00 and 16:00, during which railway traffic will be full suspended.
- In the period from 20 to 28 January 2026 and during the nights of 29 – 30 January 2026, a complete closure will take place all night.
- From 7 April 2026, for a period of 20 months, all railway traffic will be diverted to the fresh right-hand track. During this period, train operations will be maintained on a single track with alternating directions of travel.
- On 19 – 21 May, 26 – 28 May, 24 – 25 June, 27 July, and 31 August 2026, the fresh right-hand track will besides be closed for 4 – 6 hours, during which railway traffic will be completely suspended.
- During the nights of 1 – 4 September, 3 – 8 November, and 10 – 11 November 2026, the fresh right-hand track will besides be closed and railway traffic will be full suspended.
During the closure periods, METRANS train operations will be organised so as to minimise delays as much as possible, by making usage of alternate routes depending on the current phase of the closures.
Despite the measures taken, certain delays may occur. However, we will make all effort to guarantee the timely transport of trains, with alternate routes being utilized in line with current operational possibilities.
If you have any questions regarding the current planning of your shipments and transit times through Hungary, delight do not hesitate to contact our client Service Department.
METRANS Team
