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Record-breaking long trams coming to Budapest – Photos
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Another 56 metres long CAF prototyped tram arrived in the Hungarian capital a few days ago. The vehicle is scheduled to transport passengers from this autumn on Line 1.
The new type of tram is capable of transporting 345 passengers and has 81 seats – reports Világgazdaság. BKK bought this new type of vehicle as to the part of the ongoing tram and trolley bus project to extend the number of modern vehicles in the capital. BKK also reported that the availability for buying new types of trams is because the European Union provided financial support for Hungary.
From an approximate 17 billion HUF (50 million EUR) another five 56 metres long trams will arrive and an additional twenty-one 34 metres long vehicles.
All of these new traditionally yellow trams will transport passengers on the reconstructed tram line 1 which has been extended to Kelenföld Railway Station. All of these vehicles are low-floored with air conditioning and a security camera system.
BKK added that due to new technology these CAF trams are energy-safe vehicles and protect the environment.
They are a pleasure to travel on extremely comfortable and in the various seasons of the year thought out to make for passengers enjoyable for the outside weather that may prevail.