DKV’s second Retro-Fest will take place 18 October, bringing the Debrecen’s vintage vehicles back into service. Visitors will have the chance to ride on Ikarus and MAZ trolleybuses, as well as legendary trams. A familiar favourite will also be making a comeback: the Ikarus 280 bus will once again take to the streets of Debrecen.

Vintage vehicle services and departure times

• “Bengáli” tram: departs from the Main Railway Station at 9.16 am on Route 1 and at 10.10 am on Route 2.

• Wooden-frame tram: departs from the Main Railway Station at 11.28 am on Route 1. Passengers must purchase a vintage transport ticket, and advance registration is required. The tram will complete one circuit of Route 1 before passengers disembark at the Salétrom Street depot, where they can take part in a guided historical tour.

  Registration is available here.

• Ikarus 280T trolleybus: operates on Route 3, departing from Segner Square at 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm.

• MAZ 103T trolleybus: departs from Segner Square at 4.45 pm on Route 2D.

• Ikarus 280 bus: departs from the Main Railway Station at 1.30 pm on Route 31. The route passes, among other places, Petőfi Square, Piac Street, Kossuth Square, Hatvan Street, Bethlen Street, Mester Street, Dózsa György Street, Nádor Street, Thomas Mann Street, Mikszáth Kálmán Street, Békessy Béla Street, Kartács Street and Doberdó Street, before returning to the Main Railway Station along the same route.

The Ikarus 280 bus will also operate on Route 10 at 2.30 pm and Route 5 at 3.30 pm.

Source and photo credit: dehir.hu