Budapest rail bridge closure: short-term fix raises long-term concerns

Gubacsi Bridge, Budapest
Gubacsi Bridge in Budapest is in dire need of renovation. But will it be enough? Wikimedia Commons

Hungarian Railways (MAV) plans to close and renovate one of the country’s most important rail freight crossings, Budapest’s Gubacsi Bridge. With a large section of Hungary’s industry depending directly on the bridge, its closure could have a drastic impact on the nation’s finances. But beyond that, critics argue the planned works will only be a short-term fix for what appears to be a serious long-term problem.

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Budapest rail bridge closure: short-term fix raises long-term concerns

Gubacsi Bridge, Budapest
Gubacsi Bridge in Budapest is in dire need of renovation. But will it be enough? Wikimedia Commons

Hungarian Railways (MAV) plans to close and renovate one of the country’s most important rail freight crossings, Budapest’s Gubacsi Bridge. With a large section of Hungary’s industry depending directly on the bridge, its closure could have a drastic impact on the nation’s finances. But beyond that, critics argue the planned works will only be a short-term fix for what appears to be a serious long-term problem.

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Author: Thomas Wintle

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