Budapest–Szolnok–Debrecen–Nyíregyháza–Záhony railway
| Budapest–Záhony railway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Owner | MÁV |
| Line number | 100a (Budapest—Szolnok) 100 (Szolnok–Záhony) |
| Termini | |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 September 1847 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 335 km (208 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Electrification | 25 kV AC Overhead line |
| Operating speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
The railway line from Budapest to Záhony via Szolnok, Debrecen and Nyíregyháza is Hungarian State Railways line 100. It is 335 kilometres (208 mi) in length and is a double-track main line with 25 kV/50 Hz electrification. The northern section, from Nyíregyháza to Záhony, is designated 100b.
From Szolnok there is a rail connection to Budapest. The Szolnok - Záhony line has become known for the so-called Fekete vonat (black train) which brings labourers to the capital and has been the scene of fights.