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Freight Train Derailment in Hungary Disrupts Rail Traffic, Prompting Alternative Route Measures

Freight Train Derailment in Hungary Disrupts Rail Traffic, Prompting Alternative Route Measures
photo: MTI/Czeglédi Zsolt, dailynewshungary.com/Freight Train Derailment in Hungary Disrupts Rail Traffic, Prompting Alternative Route Measures
10 / 05 / 2023

A significant disruption to rail services occurred on Sunday morning between Hajdúhadház and Újfehértó, Hungary, when several wagons of a freight train derailed. The incident, reported by Mávinform on the railway company's website, has led to the suspension of train traffic on this section as technical rescue operations are underway.

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The train involved in the incident is from RailCargoGroup (RCG), a primary operator on this route. Despite the significant derailment, there have been no reported human casualties, according to the operator. However, images of the scene show substantial damage to the railway track, indicating the severity of the accident and the potential impact on railway services. The Hungarian railway company, MÁV, during a press conference, stated that the restoration of the affected track section could take several days.

In response to the disruption, the corridor management has proposed an alternative route for trains between Nyíregyháza and Záhony in the direction of Budapest. The detour involves the Záhony – Nyíregyháza – Mezőzombor – Miskolc route, subject to the availability of capacity. Further information on changes in capacity limitation will be communicated later. Despite the smaller train and reduced cargo load, this detour is expected to keep RCG's service running while restoration work continues on the derailed track.

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