🚄 Big news on the tracks! Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has officially opened the Novi Sad-Subotica section of the Hungary-Serbia high-speed railway. A train that once took hours now zips from Belgrade to Subotica in just one hour, leveling up regional travel like never before.
Vucic celebrated this "generational achievement" as a legacy for future generations: "From Subotica, you will now reach Belgrade in one hour and 10 minutes, and by next year, from here to Budapest in just one hour and 35 minutes. Our ancestors couldn't imagine this, but it's our generation's gift to the future."
Built by China Railway International and China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), this 183.1 km stretch is part of the 341.7 km Hungary-Serbia line. Trains can hit speeds of up to 200 km/h, thanks to upgrades like the European Train Control System (ETCS Level 2). 🌟
More than 1,000 new jobs, a boosted signaling network, and strict environmental measures make this project a win-win. Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming praised it as a flagship of the Belt and Road Initiative in Central and Eastern Europe and a milestone in the "ironclad friendship" between Serbia and the Chinese mainland.
Next stop? The Hungarian section is set to open next year, bringing direct high-speed service all the way to Budapest. Adventure awaits on the rails! 🌍✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
