Bahnhof revitalization in Havelland: Modernization for commuters!

Bahnhof revitalization in Havelland: Modernization for commuters!

In the Havelland region, there are exciting changes that affect railway users and commuters directly. Deutsche Bahn has announced a comprehensive modernization of the train stations along the important Berlin - Hamburg route. In particular, the train stations from Friesack to Falkensee benefit from this large initiative, which is used every day by around 20,000 commuters. As MAZ-Online.de Realers, LED lighting and user-friendly digital displays part of the planned measures.

The improvement is no coincidence: Part of the Deutsche Bahn (DB) renovation program is investments of a total of 53 billion euros, of which 8 billion euros flow into 13 general renovations. From 2025 to 2027, around 5 billion euros will also be put into classic maintenance annually in order to make the infrastructure sustainable. For example, travelers and freight traffic not only have to hope for modern train stations, but also for more punctual trains and a higher capacity. Deutschebahn.com emphasizes that 400 train stations are to be designed more customer-friendly.

important changes in the region

Not only the train causes excitement. In Premnitz, the vocational school for social affairs adopted its last graduates of daycare teacher training. In the future, only social assistants and curative education nurse will be trained there, which causes concern with regard to a possible closure of the school. The trainees must now consider other training locations, such as the upper level center in Friesack or Brandenburg an der Havel.

Another regional wish is according to the city of Falkensee: Mayor Heiko Richter has submitted an application for his own vehicle license plate. Such a town hall, which is recommended by Professor Ralf Borchert for municipalities with over 20,000 inhabitants, could already be implemented from 2026, corresponding changes in the law should be passed.

look together in the future

In Nauen, the preparations for the founding of Schmatzwerk Nauen GmbH for the self -organization of food supply in daycare centers and schools are running. A planned cooking area in a converted building in Groß Behnitz should provide fresh food from 2026, although critics point out the associated economic risks.

not to forget the annual “Nation of Gondwana” 2025 festival, which takes place at Kiessee in Grünefeld. In his 31st edition, festival goers can count on tickets that contain camping and shuttle from the Nauener train station. For 239 euros you can celebrate - a price that was often competitive in the past because the cards were quickly sold out.

The current development in the region clearly shows that there is a lot here that moves people. The upcoming chords in the infrastructure and education, paired with cultural events, promise a dynamic time for the Havelland.