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2024. október 9-én Kiskőrösön ünnepelték a Budapest-Belgrád vasútvonal fontos fejlesztését . Ez a projekt újása 150 km hosszú vágányokat tartalmaz Budapest és Magyarország déli határai között. A beruházás értéke körülbelül 800 millió euró. Az eseményen Szijjártó Péter miniszter is ott volt, és optimista volt a projekt jövője kapcsán.

Translation

On 9th October 2024, a significant development of the Budapest-Belgrade railway line was celebrated in Kiskőrös. This project includes the construction of 150 km of new tracks between Budapest and Hungary's southern borders. The investment is valued at approximately €800 million. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó attended the event and expressed optimism about the future of the project.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: What is the purpose of the celebration in Kiskőrös on October 9, 2024?

They celebrated an important development in the Budapest-Belgrade railway project.

Question 2: How long are the new tracks in the Budapest-Belgrade railway project?

The new tracks are 150 km long.

Exercise: Vocabulary

- celebrate

(f.) - development

(n.) - project

- contain

(f.) - investment

- optimistic

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▌10/10/2024

On October 9, 2024, a significant development was celebrated in Kiskőrös, Hungary, marking a crucial milestone in the modernisation and expansion of the Budapest-Belgrade railway line. This advancement comes as the last piece of track for the open-section railway construction outside Budapest was installed. The event was attended by key figures including Peter Szijjártó, the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Lőrinc Mészáros, owner of the V-Híd Zrt., the company responsible for the construction.

This phase of the railway construction is regarded as a pivotal achievement, with the completion of 150 kilometres of dual-track railway stretching from Budapest to the southern borders of Hungary. This undertaking forms part of a larger investment, valued at approximately EUR 800 million. Speaking at the event, Szijjártó expressed optimism that the Hungarian section of the project will be completed by the end of next year, enhancing transportation between Hungary and Serbia.

Key Milestone Reached in Budapest-Belgrade Railway Project Key Milestone Reached in Budapest-Belgrade Railway Project (Illustration)

V-Híd Zrt., a significant player in the project, has grown exponentially over the years from a mid-sized company to a corporation employing over 1,200 people, primarily engineers and machine operators. During the event, they showcased advanced railway construction machinery, including the Plasser & Theurer's SMD 80, which is anticipated to greatly enhance the efficiency of railway maintenance by reducing required time by 40%.

However, the project has not been without controversy. Mészáros's company has been involved in prior tensions with the government, particularly with Minister János Lázár, who previously accused the company of coercive tactics regarding night and weekend work on another major infrastructure project.

Despite these challenges, the development of the Budapest-Belgrade railway is seen by the Hungarian government not only as an infrastructural triumph but also as a strategic opportunity amid the global tumult, emphasizing the importance of East-West collaboration.

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