Budapest tram (2013)The Budapest tram has a route network of 155 kilometers and is operated by the Budapest Transport Company, BKV Zrt. It runs at a voltage of 600V, and the track width is 1435mm (standard gauge).
The route network consists of 24 lines, with seven additional lines. In 2011, 393 million passengers used the tram to travel through Budapest.
The following types are currently in operation:
- CSM6 (1967-1978).
- T5C5 (1980-1984).
- TW6000 (1974-1993), taken over from Hanover in 2002.
- Comino (2006-2007).
Particularly in urban areas, the persistent service, sometimes available every 3 minutes, is remarkable.By Strassenbahnfreak - .
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Budapest Tram - Line 1 (2012)The Budapest tram line 1 runs between Vörösvári út and Közvágóhíd. During rush hour, additional trams on line 1A operate on a shorter route between Közvágóhíd and Üllői út.
This line was built as a rapid tram line, so many stops have wide stations, and most of the time, the line doesn´t interfere with road traffic. However, as you can see, most of the time, fast roads surround it, and the noise of cars is always present. But I think it is still an interesting tram line to see. This line is served by triple-traction Tatra T5C5 trams. Also recorded was a track watering truck.
This video shows the state as it was in 2012. The line was later extended, and the stations were renovated. Additionally, it is now primarily served by the new CAF Urbos low-floor trams, with some Tatra trams still in use for weekday service.By Klingl3r - .
