Narrow gauge railways as attractions and gates to nature

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG V-A Slovakia - Hungary

Date of latest update: 2022-12-01

Description

Description (EN):

Miskolc (LÁEV) and Košice (DŽK) historic narrow gauge railways (HNGR) have common history and belong to common cultural heritage in the Central Europe. Over time both HNGRs have been transformed into distinctive specific thematic tourist destinations and „gates to nature” and now there are up to 250 000 local and foreign tourists yearly. Because of poor attention and care in the past, both railways suffer from similar serious problems and face similar challenges how to restore and preserve this specific cultural heritage. The overall objective of the project is to restore and preserve this cultural heritage and through common solutions to enhance their attractiveness to visitors and ensure their long-term and sustainable use. Direct object ives are to improve present state of HNGR´s infrastructure, to improve quality of services and to start a long-term cooperation. Improving bad conditions of infrastructure will be achieved via investments in station buildings, rolling stocks, rail in frastructure and equipment in the stations. The jointly elaborated common Master plan with a marketing strategy will suggest solutions how to preserve, restore, maintain, and promote both HNGRs and how to develop this new integrated tourist area with own products and brand including new green tourist possibilities. Since both railways have much in common and it is necessary to address common challenges, solutions identified in the context of cross-border cooperation have good prospects of being more efficient and also transferable to other similar railways. Enhanced cooperation and joint planning in preparing the Master plan will not only bring exchange of information in the organization, financing and decision-making processes, but also c ontribute to knowledge of other regions with similar natural and cultural assets. Improving the attractiveness of both HNGRs will direct influence and ensure more visitors - people from the target groups.

Description (SK):

Historické úzkorozchodné železnice v Miškolci (LÁEV) a Košiciach (DŽK) majú spoločnú históriu a patria ku spoločnému kultúrnemu dedičstvu v strednej Európe. Postupom času boli obidve transformované na významné špecifické tematické turistické destinácie a "brány do prírody" a v súčasnosti ich navštívi až 250 000 miestnych aj zahraničných turistov ročne. Vzhľadom k tomu, že v minulosti im nebola venovaná dostatočná pozornosť a starostlivosť, obe železničky trpia podobnými závažnými problémami a čelia rovnakým výzvam, ako obnoviť a udržiavať toto špecifické kultúrne dedičstvo. Celkovým cieľom projektu je obnova a zachovanie tohto kultúrneho dedičstva a spoločnými riešeniami zvýšiť ich atraktivitu pre návštevníkov a zabezpečiť ich dlhodobé a udržateľné využívanie. Priamym cieľom je zlepšiť súčasný stav ich infraštruktúry, zlepšiť kvalitu poskytovaných služieb a začať dlhodobú spoluprácu. Zlepšenie zlého stavu infraštruktúry sa dosiahne prostredníctvom investícií do staničných budov, koľajových vozidiel, železničnej infraštruktúry a vybavenia v staniciach. Spoločne vypracovaný rozvojový plán s marketingovou stratégiou prinesie riešenie, ako zachovať, obnoviť, spravovať a propagovať obidve železničky a ako rozvíjať túto integrovanú turistickú oblasť s vlastnými turistickými produktmi a značkou vrátane nových možnosti rozvoja ekologického cestovného ruchu. Keďže obe železničky majú veľa spoločného a je potrebné riešiť spoločné problémy, riešenia identifikované v rámci cezhraničnej spolupráce majú perspektívu, že budú účinnejšie a tiež prenositeľné na iné podobné železnice. Posilnená spolupráca a spoločné plánovanie pri príprave „Master“ plánu prinesie nielen výmenu informácií pri organizovaní, financovaní a rozhodovacích procesov, ale tiež prispeje k poznávaniu iných regiónoch s podobnými prírodnými a kultúrnymi hodnotami. Zvyšovanie atraktivity oboch železničiek priamo ovplyvní a zabezpečí viac turistov - ľudí z cieľových skupín.

Description (HU):

A miskolci (LÁEV) és a kassai (DŽK) kisvasút hasonló múlttal bíró és azonos történeti értékű műszaki emlék Közép-Európa kulturális örökségében. Az elmúlt időszakban mindkét kisvasút önálló, évente akár 250 000 hazai és külföldi látogatót vonzó tematikus turisztikai desztinációvá nőtte ki magát, egyfajta „kaput” képezve a természetre. Mindkét kisvasút üzemeltetője hasonló problémákkal szembesül, de hasonló lehetőségek előtt is áll a kulturális örökségi elemek megőrzése és fejlesztése terén. A projekt átfogó célja, hogy megőrizze, fejlessze ezen örökségi elemeket, továbbá közös megoldások segítségével növelje a turisztikai attrakciók látogatóvonzó hatásait, biztosítva hosszú távú és fenntartható működtethetőségüket. Közvetlen célkitűzés a kisvasutak infrastrukturális feltételeinek javítása, a nyújtott szolgáltatások színvonalának emelése és hosszú távú, stratégiai együttműködés megkezdése a projektpartnerek között. Az infrastruktúra fejlesztését az állomások felszereltségének javításával, a járműállomány fejlesztésével és a vasúti pálya részleges felújításával éri el a projekt. A fejlesztés keretében közösen kidolgozandó hosszútávú stratégiában – ami tartalmaz közös marketing stratégiát is – a szakértők meghatározzák, hogyan célszerű megőrizni és üzemeltetni a kisvasutakat, valamint azt is, milyen közös eszközökkel (pl. saját termékekkel és márkával, zöldturisztikai lehetőségek kihasználásával) érdemes folytatni az együttműködést. A hasonló adottságokra való tekintettel a határon átnyúló együttműködés keretében kidolgozott megoldások és javaslatok várhatóan hatékonyak és más területek kisvasútjai számára is használhatóak lesznek. A közös stratégiai dokumentum kidolgozása során a szakértői munka nem csak a szervezetekre és ügyviteli rendszerekre vonatkozó tapasztalatcserére terjed ki, hanem hozzájárul az egyéb, hasonló adottságú régiók hasznosítható gyakorlatának megismeréséhez is. A kisvasutak attraktivitásának növelésével egyértelműen növelhető a látogatók száma.

Achievements (EN):

The project “RailGate” connected two natural partners: the forest narrow-gauge railway in Miskolc, HU and the Košice Children's Historical Railway in Košice, SK. The aim of the project was to start the cooperation of the operators of these two specific historical cultural and technical monuments and to make these places more attractive to tourists. During the project in Košice the construction of a completely new station building at the Čermeľ entry station was completed. This is the first renovated station building after the redevelopment in the 1990s. This created a background for railway and its visitors. The largest part of the investment went to the VPRED station, where the second track with switches was renewed. Its restoration enabled the reintroduction of passing of two opposite trains and a significant increase in capacity. An important investment was also the acquisition of a new locomotive, or the rescue of another locomotive for the exhibition. This locomotive was called Miskolc. During the project Railway in Miskolc significantly modernized the Dorrotya station in the town of Miskolc. Brand new platforms, lighting and several security features were added. The railway completely reconstructed the historic passenger car named Kassa. Other smaller investments were made during the project. In Slovakia the railway acquired an application for mobile phones. It is an audio guide that accompanies visitors through the history of the railway and the valley through which the railway passes. A joint promotional film or presentation brochure was also created. The essential part of the project is the start of ongoing cooperation between the two partners. The creation of a joint Master plan document made a significant contribution to this. It is a comprehensive development document that not only describes the current state of the railways but also defines their future challenges and finds opportunities for development. It includes joint marketing opportunities.

Website: http://www.skhu.eu

Delivered Outputs (EN):

1, null. 2, null. 3, Tangible outcomes: 1238,47 m2 of renewed station area 1 elevated platform 1 experience park. 4, Tangible outcomes: 1 repaired closed wagon 2 repaired locomotives 1 set of movables and facilities for LÁEV 1 set of movables and facilities for DŽK. 5, Tangible outcomes: 1 new entrance station building. 6, Tangible outcomes: 1 railway shunt renewed. 7, Tangible outcomes: 1 Master plan elaborated.

Thematic information

Tourism Improving transport connections Infrastructure

Specific Objective: To increase the attractiveness of the border area

Thematic Objective: (06) preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency by:

Investment Priority: (06c) Conserving, protecting, promoting and developing natural and cultural heritage

Partners (2)

Lead Partner: Detská železnica Košice

Address: Aténska 15, 4013 Košice, Slovakia

Legal status: private

Total budget: EUR 316 127.38

ERDF budget: EUR 268 708.27

ÉSZAKERDŐ Erdőgazdasági Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Name: ÉSZAKERDŐ Erdőgazdasági Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Address: Pf:2, 3501 Miskolc, Hungary

Legal status: public

Total budget: EUR 261 802.00

ERDF budget: EUR 222 531.70

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Summary

Project name (EN): Narrow gauge railways as attractions and gates to nature

Project acronym: RailGate

Project start date: 2018-01-01

Project end date: 2020-05-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 577 929.38

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 491 239.97

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 491 239.97.

Documents

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Videos / films

SKHU RailGate projektfilm hosszú verzió

Attachment type: link

Type of document: Video / film

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-477-spolocny-film-zelezniciek-v-miskovci-a-kosiciach

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2021-01-13

Languages: hu

Media releases / articles

NEWSLETTER 08

Attachment type: file

Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-349-news-letter-c-8-oktober---december-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-10-08

Languages: en

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NEWSLETTER 08

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-349-news-letter-c-8-oktober---december-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-10-08

Languages: hu

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NEWSLETTER 08

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-349-news-letter-c-8-oktober---december-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-10-08

Languages: sk

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NEWSLETTER 07

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-344-news-letter-c-7-jul---september-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-07-11

Languages: sk

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NEWSLETTER 07

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-344-news-letter-c-7-jul---september-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-07-11

Languages: en

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NEWSLETTER 07

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-344-news-letter-c-7-jul---september-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-07-11

Languages: hu

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NEWSLETTER 06

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-322-news-letter-c-6-april---jun-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-05-14

Languages: sk

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NEWSLETTER 06

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-322-news-letter-c-6-april---jun-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-05-14

Languages: en

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NEWSLETTER 06

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-322-news-letter-c-6-april---jun-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-05-14

Languages: hu

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NEWSLETTER 05

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-308-news-letter-c-5-januar---marec-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-01-18

Languages: en

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NEWSLETTER 05

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Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-308-news-letter-c-5-januar---marec-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-01-18

Languages: hu

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NEWSLETTER 05

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Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-308-news-letter-c-5-januar---marec-2019

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-01-18

Languages: sk

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Railways in Miskolc and Košice will present a joint development plan

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-285-zeleznicky-v-miskovci-a-kosiciach-predstavia-spolocny-rozvojovy-plan

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-01-14

Languages: en

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Železničky v Miškovci a Košiciach predstavia spoločný rozvojový plán

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-285-zeleznicky-v-miskovci-a-kosiciach-predstavia-spolocny-rozvojovy-plan

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-01-14

Languages: sk

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Miskolc és Kassa kisvasútjai közös fejlesztési tervet mutatnak be

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-285-zeleznicky-v-miskovci-a-kosiciach-predstavia-spolocny-rozvojovy-plan

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-01-14

Languages: hu

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NEWSLETTER 04

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-283-news-letter-c-4-oktober---december-2018

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2018-12-28

Languages: sk

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NEWSLETTER 04

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-283-news-letter-c-4-oktober---december-2018

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2018-12-28

Languages: en

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NEWSLETTER 04

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-283-news-letter-c-4-oktober---december-2018

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2018-12-28

Languages: hu

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NEWSLETTER 02

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-249-news-letter-n-2--april---june

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2018-04-26

Languages: sk

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NEWSLETTER 02

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Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-249-news-letter-n-2--april---june

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2018-04-26

Languages: en

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NEWSLETTER 02

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Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-249-news-letter-n-2--april---june

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2018-04-26

Languages: hu

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Železničky v Miškolci a Košiciach spoločne uspeli v konkurencii takmer 200 projektov

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-208-zeleznicky-v-miskolci-a-kosiciach-spolocne-uspeli-v-konkurencii-takmer-200-projektov

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2018-03-07

Languages: sk

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Közel kétszáz pályázat versenyében szerepelt sikerrel a miskolci és a kassai kisvasút közös projektje

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-208-zeleznicky-v-miskolci-a-kosiciach-spolocne-uspeli-v-konkurencii-takmer-200-projektov

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2018-03-07

Languages: hu

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Railways in Miskolc and Košice succeeded in the competition of nearly 200 projects

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Type of document: Media release / article

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-208-zeleznicky-v-miskolci-a-kosiciach-spolocne-uspeli-v-konkurencii-takmer-200-projektov

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2018-03-07

Languages: en

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Brochures / magazines / manuals

Master plan

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Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-297-zeleznicky-v-miskovci-a-kosiciach-zverejnili-rozvojovy-dokument-master-plan

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-01-18

Languages: en

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Cselekvési terv

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Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-297-zeleznicky-v-miskovci-a-kosiciach-zverejnili-rozvojovy-dokument-master-plan

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-01-18

Languages: hu

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Master plán

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Type of document: Brochure / magazine / manual

Data source: https://www.detskazeleznica.sk/--31-297-zeleznicky-v-miskovci-a-kosiciach-zverejnili-rozvojovy-dokument-master-plan

Publication date: 2021-09-27

Document date: 2019-01-18

Languages: sk

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2014 - 2020 INTERREG V-A Slovakia - Hungary

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2024-03-01

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

168 / 168 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

459 / 470 (97.66%)

Notes on the data

Information provided by the Programme. Data from 6 (CODESIC, REJOICE, NOVUM DANUVIUM – INNOCENTRE, R2 and M3 – DevInvestEnviro, RE-BIRTH and Bike Paradise) was retrieved by Interact from the programme´s website on the 2024-03-01. Regarding partners only data only main partners is available. For 13 projects the description has been retrieved from the programme website on 2022-11-15: Access2Health, Bird Tour, CB_Brand, CrossCoop, Ecoregion SKHU, EDUCATION, Healthcare cooperation, INTERSKILL 2021, Local image, RECREATION, Ride Up!, RoRehab and STARS CONNECT US. Achievements were retrieved by Interact from the Programme website (http://www.skhu.eu/), or a website directly linked from it, on 2021-11-16, 2023-01-25 and 2024-03-12. Fields achievements (from 5 projects) translated from Hungarian and Slovak into English using the European Commission's eTranslation machine translation service.

The projects which fields include an eTranslation English text are the ones with the following acronyms: CBC Tours, Circular economy, CONIN, KIP ON LEARNING and SKHU Markets.

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Narrow gauge railways as attractions and gates to nature

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