TRAM TRAVELS

BKV Budapest Villamos/Tram Type UV

YouTube name: Public Transport Worldwide.
Language: Hungarian.
Date: February 16, 2009.
City: Budapest (Hungary).

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Budapesti Közlekedési Vállalat (BKV)
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19Budapest tram line 19: Bécsi út / Vörösvári út - Kelenföld vasútállomás M
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49Budapest tram line 49: Kelenföld vasútállomás M - Deák Ferenc tér
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61Budapest tram line 61: Móricz Zsigmond körtér - Hűvösvölgy
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Description

These locally-manufactured vehicles were built between 1954 and 1965, based on pre-WWII designs. Quite popular among tram enthusiasts around the world, BKV recently celebrated its 50 years of service with an elaborate "UV Day" parade. Usually runs in pairs, or pairs with a central trailer car (some of which were built in 1939). The ancient UV vehicles had no heating installed and were phased out in 2008. The idea that UV stands for Új villamos (new tram) is a widespread urban legend.

BKV Budapest Villamos/Tram Type UV

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