Introduction to the Map This simulation map features the busy and busy initial suburban section of Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) Line 100a, which connects the capital Budapest to the town of Monor. Line 100a is one of Hungary's most important and busiest railway arteries, extending beyond Monor to Szolnok and Debrecen. It presents an interesting simulation challenge due to its high frequency of commuter services, its coexistence with long-distance and freight traffic, and its distinctive urban and suburban cross-section. Panorama of the Line: The route from Budapest-Nyugati to Monor is approximately 37 km long and is characterised by: 1) Urban Section (Budapest-Nyugati to Kőbánya-Kispest/Ferihegy): The route begins at the imposing and historic terminus of Budapest-Nyugati (Western). The line passes through the densely populated outskirts of Pest, with open stretches and important intersections. 2) Suburban Section (Ferihegy a Monor): Leaving the main urban area, the line runs mainly through the Hungarian Plain (Alföld), a predominantly flat, open, and agricultural region. The landscape is characterized by cultivated fields, small groves, and towns such as Vecsés and Üllő. 3) Infrastructure: The line is electrified at $25 \text{ kV} / 50 \text{ Hz}$ and double-track along the entire route, allowing for high capacity and maximum operating speeds of up to 120 km/h (or partially 100 km/h depending on the sections and recent upgrades). Usable Services and Lines -The route offers a rich variety of services and operational scenarios: Commuter Services (Suburban - S): 1) Line S50 / S20 (Frequent Regional Services): Local trains stopping at all stations, essential for commuter transport between Monor/Cegléd and Budapest. 2) Line G50 / G43 (Expedited/Rapid Services - "Gerzson"): Skips some intermediate stops for a faster connection. -Long-Distance Services (InterCity - IC): Fast transits and occasional stops for IC services connecting Budapest with eastern cities such as Szeged, Debrecen, and Nyíregyháza/Záhony, offering stop-and-go services and high-speed transit. -Freight Services (Fret): Freight transport to and from Hungary's eastern border (Záhony) or from major industrial centers, adding the complexity of managing heavy traffic and transits at larger stations. Rolling stock: -Stadler FLIRT (415) -Stadler KISS -Bombardier TRAXX (480) -MÁV V43 "Szili" (431) The Stations on the Route: 1) Zugló 2) Kőbánya alsó 3) Kőbánya-Kispest 4) Pestszentlőrinc 5) Szemeretelep 6) Ferihegy 7) Vecsés 8) Vecsés-Kertekalja 9) Üllő 10) Hosszúberek-Péteri 11) Monor The Budapest-Nyugati–Monor route (MÁV Line 100a) offers a dynamic and challenging simulation experience for TSW6. Its high traffic density, combining frequent commuter trains, fast InterCity trains, and freight trains, requires careful navigation through modern infrastructure and the unspoiled Hungarian landscape, perfectly representing the challenge of operating a crucial Central European rail corridor.
