Budapest–Szolnok–Debrecen–Nyíregyháza–Záhony railway
The railway line from Budapest to Záhony via Szolnok, Debrecen and Nyíregyháza is Hungarian State Railways line 100. It is 335 kilometres (208 mi) in length and is a double-track main line with 25 kV/50 Hz electrification. The northern section, from Nyíregyháza to Záhony, is designated 100b.
| Budapest–Záhony railway | |
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| Overview | |
| Owner | MÁV |
| Line number | 100a (Budapest—Szolnok) 100 (Szolnok–Záhony) |
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| History | |
| Opened | 1 September 1847 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 335 km (208 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Electrification | 25 kV AC Overhead line |
| Operating speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
From Szolnok there is a rail connection to Budapest. The Szolnok - Záhony line has become known for the so-called Fekete vonat (black train) which brings labourers to the capital and has been the scene of fights.
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