Trees attack the rails: Chaos at Lake Balaton! 🚂🌳

The strong windstorm caused severe damage to the railway infrastructure around Lake Balaton: trees fell onto the tracks in several places, and failures occurred in the overhead line network. 🌪️ According to MÁV's report, the train schedule will change significantly, travelers are primarily recommended to travel by bus. 🚂

The problem primarily affects the northern and southern coastal lines of Lake Balaton. Trees fell onto the track on the Tapolca-Keszthely, Székesfehérvár-Balatonalmádi and Veszprém-Balatonfüred sections, and in addition, power supply problems due to damage to the overhead wires are making traffic difficult. MÁV employees started the restoration immediately, but the repairs may take several hours or even days. Currently, replacement buses are running instead of several trains, which may, however, be delayed due to congestion.

The background of the stormy weather is the nationwide wind gusts, which can reach speeds of 80-100 km/h in the Balaton area. The meteorological service has issued an orange alert, which may further worsen the traffic situation. It is crucial for travelers to constantly check the ELVIRA timetable inquiry system and use the MÁV-START app for real-time updates. If you can, stay at home or choose alternative routes, such as Volánbusz flights.

This is particularly inconvenient for the residents and tourists of the Balaton region, as there is a high demand for the lakeside lines at the weekend. MÁV asks for passengers' patience and understanding of the situation.

Source: 444.hu