Neuruppin horrified: half -hourly time for train only after 2030!

Neuruppin horrified: half -hourly time for train only after 2030!

commuter between Neuruppin and Berlin, as well as other surrounding cities have to be prepared for longer waiting times. According to

for the RE6 railway line, also known as Prignitz-Express, which connects Wittenberge, Neuruppin and Berlin-Charlottenburg, it is said: Wait further. This line is not only an important connection for commuters, but also for the local economy. "We have commissioned a study of better rail connection that predicts economic advantages," said Mayor Nico Ruhle, who describes the situation as intolerable. The municipal traffic financing law (GVFG) regulates the financing, whereby the country is responsible for planning. Until the planning law is present, however, some water will have to flow down the Spree.

The delays not only affect the commuters. District Administrator Ralf Reinhardt expresses concerns that millions already invested could be lost to the planning. The conversations on the financing could take up to one and a half years. If the approval is given by the federal government, it could take another three years before construction begins. "A faster implementation would be possible if the country were willing to pre -finance," said Reinhardt, but this seems to be rather unrealistic due to the budget situation in Brandenburg.

In the short term, however, passengers will have to adjust to a different fact: From 02.08.2025 until 09.02.2026 there will be extensive construction work between Neuruppin and Velten/Berlin, which will influence the timetable. The connection between Neuruppin and the capital will also be a challenge during this time.

The role of public transport

In a larger perspective, public transport is also becoming more important. According to vdv.de , passengers in Germany use 26 million passengers a day, which means that each ride on a bus and train saves an average of 95 grams of greenhouse gases. The importance of these modes of transport for the mobility transition cannot be assessed highly enough.

The Prignitz Express currently runs every hour and not only connects neuruppin with Berlin. The stations of Perleberg, Pritzwalk and Wittstock (dosse) are also approached. A changeover to a half -hourly cycle could significantly increase the attractiveness of this route and thus also increase passenger numbers.

In summary, it should be noted that despite the positive forecasts for rail connections in Neuruppin, there is still uncertainty regarding the implementation. It remains to be seen whether those responsible can show a good knack for planning and financing.