Major Slowdown on Budapest’s M2 Metro Line

Commuters in Budapest were in for a slow ride today as the M2 metro line experienced a significant slowdown. According to the Urban and Suburban Transport Association, the trains on the line have switched to manual control due to a failure in the safety system manufactured by Siemens.

The issue is causing trains to crawl between Örs vezér Square and Deák Ferenc Square, creating delays for passengers. The backup system, known as the redundant system, has also failed in this section, leading to the need for manual driving and radio communication between stations.

While the Budapest Transport Company (BKV) has mobilized all available traffic controllers to assist in manual control, the timeline for repairing the system remains uncertain. Siemens experts are not working over the weekend, and BKV did not request 24/7 on-call service, further complicating the situation.

Despite the slowdown and reduced capacity of the service, the Urban and Suburban Transport Association assures passengers that there is no danger on the M2 metro line. Public transport is still operational, with safety being the top priority during this temporary mode of operation.

As of now, the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) has not provided any updates on the situation, leaving commuters to rely on information shared by VEKE on social media. While the repair process may take some time, authorities are working diligently to address the issue and restore normal operation on the M2 metro line.

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