Local services
The renewal of the Main Railway Station has been a decade-long ambition of Debrecen, and it has the most substantial support of the citizens of Debrecen.
The local government of Debrecen is open to any proposal and solution ensuring the station’s renovation, which handles increasing traffic, with appropriate guarantees.
The planned investment cannot be implemented without the cooperation of the Hungarian State, as the entire area is state-owned and utilised. The tender announced by MÁV Zrt. is in its initial phase, and the applications and utilization proposals received are being processed.
This procedure, transparently broken down into milestones by the Ministry of Construction and Transport, is attacked by opposition political organisations without concrete facts or figures. Due to the lack of ideas regarding the future of Debrecen, they want to import the political debates of Budapest developments to Debrecen. Attacking any development without knowing the facts is irresponsible and specifically against Debrecen.
It is a mistake to hinder what serves the development of the city. It is unacceptable to boycott the renewal of the most criticised part of the city without any substantive information.
The Municipality of Debrecen, on the other hand, is looking after the interests of the citizens of the city by supporting the renewal of the Main Railway Station. Accordingly, they are working with the Ministry of Construction and Transport to familiarise ourselves with the tenders received and to provide the people of Debrecen with accurate information on the details.
It is in the common interest that the Main Railway Station and its surroundings be renewed to fulfil its role as the modern gateway to the city, which is expected by tens of thousands of people from Debrecen, the agglomeration, and tourists.
Debrecen, 5 February 2025.
