Photos by Niskopodłogowiec from Budapest

There are 2 tram and light rail photos by Niskopodłogowiec from Budapest (Hungary) on Tram Travels.

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World's Longest Trams in Budapest (2017)In Budapest, there are the world's longest trams. How long are they? In the video: 4:40 Ganz CSMG / KCSV-7 6:58 Düwag / LHB TW6000 8:50 Siemens Combino Supra 12:00 ČKKD Tatra T5C5 14:35 CAF Urbos 3 14:50 World's Longest Tram Welcome to Budapest. In this episode, we'll explore the tram network in this large city. I invite you to watch. So far, we haven't shared much about the city itself. As you know, Budapest is the capital of Hungary. About one in six residents of the country live there, totaling around 1.76 million people. This is quite similar to the population of Warsaw. Both cities have been competing in recent years in this regard. Historically, Budapest was founded in the 19th century through the merger of three cities: Buda and Obuda on the right bank of the Danube, and Pest on the left. One part of the city lies on the plain, while the other is on the hills, adding to its diversity. The Pöivo, which connected Budapest, also had a tram service in Buda and Pest, launched several years before the merger. Trams have been in use here for over 150 years. This event happened in 1866, the same year, but a few months earlier than in Warsaw. The network is about 150 km long. It’s a few kilometers longer than Prague's, but much shorter than Berlin's. Trams serve most of the city, covering 19 of the 23 districts. The NER 60 rack-and-pinion railway is also part of the network; however, I will show you which one in a separate section. The network features distinctive half-ring tram routes that encircle the city. In Budapest, bidirectional trams are standard. The entire city relies on vehicles with two driver's cabs and doors on both sides of the train. Other types are not used here. Using unidirectional vehicles would be nearly impossible because most tram terminuses end in cul-de-sacs and crossings where the tracks change direction. Crossings, also known as billboards, are strategically placed throughout the tram network to minimize disruptions to car traffic. Interestingly, when parking at the end of the line is full, additional platforms are used, located before the actual end of the line. We'll start our overview of the rolling stock and lines with tram number 2. This route is considered one of the most scenic in Europe from a tourist perspective, thanks to its ride along the Danube River and its proximity to the Hungarian Parliament Building. From the deck of a classic Ganz tram, we enjoy views of Budapest's bridges, buildings, and the hills on the Buda side. For most of the day, the two-car lines run every five minutes, and during rush hours, they're even more frequent, with departures every two to three minutes. Ganz trams were built in the 1960s and 1970s, with some rebuilt in the 1990s. This tram has three sections and a high-floor design. These trams are iconic in Budapest and are often seen speeding along the Danube embankments and the Liberty Bridge. They are 26 meters long. No. M2. The district of high-rise buildings, located away from downtown, can be seen from the window of tram number 69. This line typically acts as a feeder, providing the direct route to the first metro line. It is also the only rail line reaching Újpálotá, although other parts of the city are usually reached by bus. To keep its aging fleet running, the operator is buying used trams that were taken out of service in Hanover. German Marek Duwak and LHB trams are designed to serve both high and low platforms. In Budapest, only low platforms are available, so to serve these stops, automatically unfolding steps are installed in all tram doors. These trams are 28 meters long. One of the busiest routes is the half-ring formed by lines 4 and 6. They run along a stretch called the Grand Boulevard, which forms Budapest's downtown ring. Small barriers are placed along the route to prevent cars from entering the tracks. An interesting stop along this route is Margaret Bridge, with a stop in its center—lines 4 and 6 run every two minutes on their shared section during peak hours. Line 6 is also the only tram operating 24 hours a day. Lines 4 and 6 are operated entirely with Zemens Combino trams. These are very long, measuring 54 meters in length. They consist of six cars, each with eight doors on each side. These were Budapest’s first all low-floor trams. The city has a total of 40 of these, each capable of carrying up to 350 passengers. This change affects Budapest's second tram route, which includes Line 1. The dedicated track is in the middle of the two carriageways of the road, which mostly has three lanes on each side. The route crosses the Danube twice, covering a distance of over 16 km in 47 minutes. The track used by line 1 is not shared with other lines on any section.By Niskopodłogowiec - April 24, 2017.

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Getting around Budapest by public transport (2017)What do you need to know about public transport in Budapest? You're arriving in Budapest by train or bus and wondering how to get around the city's complex transportation system. I'll try to help you a little. The distance from the airport to the center of Budapest is roughly 20 km. During the day, you can reach the city by express bus 200E with a transfer to metro line 3, and at night by bus 900 with a transfer to bus 950. The airport stop is located in the middle of the walkway between Terminals 2A and 2 B. During daylight hours, you won't have to wait long for a bus. Buses run every 7.5 minutes, and the metro runs every few minutes. But at night, it's a different story because you might wait up to an hour at the airport. The trip to the center will take about 40 to 50 minutes. Arriving in Budapest by train puts you almost in the city center. Each of the major stations acts as a transfer hub, including the metro station. Budapest has three main stations: the Eastern Railway Station, the Western Railway Station, and the Southern Railway Station. If you're coming from Poland, you'll arrive at Keleti Station, approximately 2 km from the city center. Coach companies from Poland usually stop at metro stations that are a bit further from the center, but this still offers the fastest and most frequent connection to Budapest. There used to be a Lu Express, but now Polski Bus operates, stopping at the KEN station. Remember, you'll need a ticket to use public transportation. Ideally, your stay should be based on a network ticket. Daily tickets, available for three or seven days, are valid across the city. You can also purchase a Budapest Card, which, in addition to offering free public transportation, provides complimentary access to select museums and thermal pools, as well as discounts at other locations. Tickets are easiest to purchase at station vending machines, which accept both cash and cards. These machines offer menus in several languages, but Polish is not one of them. Another option is the BKK passenger service points. When purchasing a short-term ticket, you are required to provide a document that verifies your identity. In the metro, ticket inspectors check the validity of your ticket at the machines. On some bus lines, passengers must enter through the front door and show their ticket to the driver if needed. This rule is in force on those lines. Information about this can be found in the timetable. A relevant message will also be displayed on the vehicle's front panel. Mobile inspectors can also board the cars, and they can be recognized by the purple armbands they wear during inspections. The city's transportation organizer is Budapesti Közlekedési Központ, commonly referred to as BKK. As a public transportation rider, you have access to a vast transit network, which includes: metro lines (C), 5 HIV suburban railway lines, 34 tram lines, 15 trolleybus lines, ferry routes, and over 200 bus lines. At the passenger service point, it’s worth downloading a mini-map that covers the main connections in the central part of the city. Please note that tickets are valid within Budapest's administrative boundaries. For example, if you plan to travel on the HI railway section that extends outside the city, you'll need to buy an additional ticket in advance to continue your journey. Most modes of transport have specific colors. For example, we ride blue or steel-navy buses. Watch out for yellow yokes representing our PKS (Public Transport Authority) lines, red trolleybuses, yellow trams, and white and green HIV railway cars. In the metro, trains on two lines are color-coded, while the other two have white vehicles; however, this distinction isn't always crucial in the metro. New cars are labeled with the word "Budapest" and the BKK logo for easy recognition. The timetable often shows departure intervals, such as every 5 minutes. In Hungarian, this is "perc" (derived from "Perc"), which forms the basis of Budapest's Public Transportation System. What does this mean for you? At any given time, public transportation runs frequently, so the maximum wait time for a vehicle is roughly the same. Of course, unforeseen events can occur, but you can rely on the most regular departures from the HIA metro or trams, and the least from buses or trolleybuses, especially those sharing lanes with cars in the city center. Usually, you'll find intervals where lines run at least every 10 minutes. Public transport is organized into corridors with high-frequency lines; these lines cross Budapest Srednicowa or transfer hubs. For longer trips, you may need to transfer, which is a common occurrence. City residents are used to making two or three transfers during their journeys.By Niskopodłogowiec - March 13, 2017.