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 "The Eclectic Parliament building, stretching along the Danube Bank, was designed by Imre Steindl. Not only is it an impressive site, so are the dimensions. It is a truly awe-inspiring sight: 268 metres in length and 118 metres wide. more » "Budapest public transport company BKV extended the validity of fortnightly, monthly and three-month passes by three days to compensate for inconveniences caused by last week's strike, the company announced. The extension does not apply to HEV passes. more » "The newest chapter in Hungary’s 'War of Promises or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Election Campaign’ is about BKV tariffs. The Socialist faction in the capital city proposed to slash ticket prices right in half, while main opposition party Fidesz, which is most likely to win a landslide in the April elections, wants to abolish the fare hike due on 1 Febuary. more » "Hungary’s state-owned railway company MÁV has placed an order with Bombardier Transportation for 25 Bombardier Traxx P 160 locomotives valued at about EUR 80 million (USD 112 m). The contract also includes an option for a further 25 locomotives. The delivery of the first locomotive is scheduled for spring 2011. more »|
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