New chapter for Saxony: Expansion of the train lines from Cottbus to Leipzig

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important step for the Saxon infrastructure

The signaling of a new contract between the federal government and Deutsche Bahn could signal significant progress for rail infrastructure in Saxony and adjacent regions.

political support and regional importance

On Wednesday, a pioneering agreement for planning further rail infrastructure projects in Görlitz was signed. Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing and Richard Lutz, the CEO of Deutsche Bahn AG, laid the foundation for the preliminary planning of several important routes in the Lausitzer and Central German territory. This initiative ensures that the regions affected by coal exit continue to receive support.

Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer and the Saxon Minister of Economic Affairs Martin Dulig were also present and emphasized the importance of these projects for the future of public transport in Saxony. Dulig said: "Today is a good day for the Saxony railway country. The planning of rail routes that are of considerable importance for our region can now begin." These statements underline the endeavors to improve long -distance traffic connections in Saxony and actively accompany the coal phase -out.

core projects in the focus

The signatories focused on the following routes:

  • Cottbus - Görlitz (Lausitzer Revier)
  • Graustein - Spreewitz (Lausitzer Revier)
  • Leipzig - Geithain (Central German Revier)
  • Leipzig - Merseburg (Central German Revier)

The selection of the Görlitz train station as a place to sign the contract illustrates the strategic importance of this connection. As a hub for cross -border rail transports, it plays a central role in the region's transport system.

financial investments and development

The contract flow considerable funds from the Free State of Saxony to electrify the Görlitz train station. Martin Dulig emphasized that the planning already completed are crucial for the upcoming modernizations. "With well -designed funds, we can drive the electrification faster," he emphasized.

sustainable structural change in focus

Federal Transport Minister Wissing illustrated the importance of traffic projects for the region: "The structural change in the sign of climate protection requires concrete offers and perspectives for the most affected regions affected by change." With support of up to 40 billion euros, the federal government aims to create new companies and jobs in the former coal regions.

planning phase and next steps

In the basic determination now initiated, a traffic and operational task is created. Future planning is based on the current state of initial routes and existing infrastructures. This is essential to realistically estimate the cost and time frames for the upcoming construction phases.

conclusion and outlook

The agreement to plan these rail infrastructure projects could be crucial to improve the traffic connection of Saxony and thus give a positive impulse for the development of the region. The clear commitment of the political decision -makers about these projects shows that a look into the future is not lost even in the implementation of complex infrastructure projects.

Source: Saxon State Ministry for Economics, Labor and Transport

- Nag