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140th anniversary of Budapest’s Keleti station to be marked with events on Friday

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.

Railway company MÁV is marking the 140th anniversary of the opening of Budapest’s Keleti station on Friday with a host of programs that include film screenings and an exhibition. Children will get to take part in a scavenger hunt, while adults will be invited to a guided tour, MÁV said. 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.