Construction begins on Budapest to Belgrade railway
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As construction workers cut up railway tracks in southern Hungary, the country marked its latest move toward becoming a European logistics hub.
The Budapest to Belgrade railway is the first major infrastructure project in Europe for China's Belt and Rail Initiative and the second most expensive infrastructure project in Hungarian history.
Once complete it will provide a direct connection between Budapest and Belgrade, cutting the journey time between the capitals from eight hours to around three and half.
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