Attention: Flood alert disrupts international train services, trains between Budapest and Vienna cancelled

The Hungarian railway company, MÁV, has issued a warning to passengers, urging them not to rely on their usual train travel routines and to stay updated on official announcements. The ongoing floods could significantly impact public transportation services.

MÁV warns passengers of changing timetables

The MÁV-VOLÁN group is preparing for emergency measures in response to the flooding, providing continuous updates to the public, Világgazdaság reports. The transport provider advises travellers in flood- and storm-affected areas to closely follow updates through the MÁV website, MÁVINFORM’s Facebook page, the MÁV mobile app, and the Volánbusz website.

The extreme rainfall in Hungary’s river basins poses challenges not only for water management authorities but also for transport services. While rising rivers are the main concern, the intense rainfall, strong winds, and sudden storms are also causing issues such as fallen trees and damaged power lines, potentially leading to disruptions. MÁV personnel are in constant communication with authorities involved in flood management. In case of interruptions to the domestic railway network, replacement buses will be deployed in affected areas as needed.

Train services disrupted in numerous countries

Rail services are already facing disruptions in several countries west of Hungary, with operations halting in certain regions. Although trains are still running between Budapest and Vienna, services west of Vienna are suspended at least until Monday noon.

Should there be any cancellations of international trains between Budapest and Vienna, MÁV-START will arrange alternative domestic trains to cover the route.

On Sunday evening, the Kálmán Imre EuroNight train, which travels from Budapest through Austria to Germany and Switzerland, will operate only within Hungary, between Keleti Station and Hegyeshalom, due to the flood situation.