Keleti railway station’s 140th anniversary to be celebrated with special programmes

State-owned railway company MÁV is marking the 140th anniversary of the opening of Budapest’s Keleti station on Friday with a host of programmes that include film screenings and an exhibition.

Keleti railway station’s 140th anniversary

Children will get to take part in a scavenger hunt, while adults will be invited to a guided tour, MÁV said on Tuesday.

Also, a short story and photo exhibition presenting the station’s history will open in the late afternoon, and visitors will get to board party-carriages.

MÁV will also hold a screening of the comedy The Stationmaster Meets His Match as well as short films produced specifically for the anniversary.

Budapest Keleti railway station
Budapest Keleti railway station. Photo: pixabay.com

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