On October 1 (Hungarian local time), the Szabadka traction substation of the Hungary–Serbia Railway, constructed by CREC, successfully completed its first power transmission. The in-station equipment was successfully energized and put into operation, marking the commencement of the electrified system’s commissioning and testing phase for the project.
Within the section of the Hungary–Serbia Railway constructed by the Chinese side, two traction substations have been built, providing power supply for a total of 88.7 kilometers of mainline. The key equipment—traction transformers—were independently developed by China Railway Electrification Engineering Group, a subsidiary of CREC. They were custom-designed to meet the specific requirements of the Hungary–Serbia Railway project, with technical parameters fully compliant with EU and Hungarian standards, showcasing the global adaptability and technological sophistication of China’s railway equipment.
The Hungary–Serbia Railway is a flagship project of cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries, as well as the first major infrastructure project aligning China’s railway technology and equipment with EU interoperability standards. The line connects Budapest, the capital of Hungary, and Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Once completed, travel time between the two cities will be reduced from eight hours to approximately three hours, supporting the two countries in building a regional transport and logistics hub and promoting infrastructure development and economic growth along the route.
