The Hungarian government has approved the next phase of rail fleet renewal, authorising MÁV Személyszállítási Zrt. to launch several procurement procedures covering new multiple units and passenger coaches, according to a government decision published on 5 February 2026.
Under the decision, MÁV is authorised to conduct a conditional public procurement for 50 long-distance multiple units, with an option for a further 20 trainsets. The government instructed the Minister for Construction and Transport to take the necessary steps to initiate the tender process. One potential financing source identified is EUROFIMA, subject to the outcome of the procurement and subsequent government approval .
Separately, the operator is mandated to procure 22 electric multiple units using funding from the Integrated Transport Development Operational Programme Plus (IKOP Plusz). The decision assigns responsibility to both the Minister for Construction and Transport and the Minister for Public Administration and Regional Development to secure the required EU funding and complete the procurement steps.
The programme also includes rolling stock for conventional long-distance services. MÁV is authorised to launch a conditional tender for 78 intercity passenger coaches, financed through commercial bank loans with a minimum 10% own contribution. In parallel, the company is instructed to pursue an in-house procurement of 10 additional intercity coaches from Magyar Vagon, using internal MÁV Group resources.
