Neuruppin: New bus station at Rheinsberger Tor – start of construction delayed!

Neuruppin: New bus station at Rheinsberger Tor – start of construction delayed!

There are big plans at Rheinsberger Tor in Neuruppin: a new bus station is to be built there to make it easier to change between buses and trains. However, the start of construction, originally scheduled for autumn 2023, has been postponed to September 2026. This project is estimated to cost around 4.5 million euros and is the city's most expensive construction project in the coming years. In order for the work to start, the parking lot in front of the Rheinsberger Tor train station must be made way, and the city is waiting for the promise of funding to secure financing [maz-online.de].

The bus station is to be coordinated with the expansion of rail transport. The plan calls for the train to stop in Neuruppin every half hour, which should not be realized until around 2030. In order to support passengers in the meantime, there has been a rail replacement service for the RE8 line between Kyritz and Neustadt towards Berlin for two months. Users appreciate the half-hourly replacement service, even if the journey times are longer. This rail replacement service is expected to last until the end of April 2026, according to information from vbb.de.

Renovations and new markets

Things don't stay quiet in Fehrbellin either: after months of renovation, the Lidl store has reopened its doors and now has 350 square meters more sales space. This will certainly make customers happy. In addition, a new Netto market is being built in Fehrbellin and is scheduled to open by Christmas. There's a lot going on in the region's retail sector.

Another topic that is currently on the agenda is the exchange hut in Kyritz. This has been very popular for a decade and is considered a symbol of sustainable business. Volunteers are now being sought to keep the exchange hut in good condition, especially since there are no used clothing containers in the region.

Current events and developments

Nature is also showing its side: The mushroom season has begun, but it appears somewhat subdued due to the dry weather. Mushroom expert Gundar Kamm recommends leaving unknown mushrooms alone to be on the safe side. For anyone who wants to expand their knowledge, he offers mushroom hikes on October 11th and November 1st.

Finally, there is also good news regarding transport connections in the region: the i2030 project is underway and includes eight corridors that are intended to expand transport connections. The states of Berlin and Brandenburg are providing pre-financing for further planning work, which gives hope for faster implementation of the projects. The aim is to improve mobility for all passengers in the capital region of Berlin-Brandenburg, we learned from berlin.de.