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Brandenburg and MV demand better regional transport and fair electricity prices!
Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are calling for expansion measures in regional transport and energy policy at the summit on September 25, 2025.
Brandenburg and MV demand better regional transport and fair electricity prices!
At an important cabinet meeting on September 25, 2025, the state governments of Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania called for the expansion of regional transport. Even if the need for renovation in Deutsche Bahn's long-distance transport network cannot be dismissed, there is a push for additional train connections that will benefit both commuters and tourists in the southeastern regions of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the north of Brandenburg. That's what she reports Borken newspaper.
The head of government of Brandenburg, Dietmar Woidke (SPD), particularly emphasized the importance of equal participation in these projects for East Germany. In this context, a report on the expansion of regional rail transport was also presented, which was drawn up in mid-August. The federal states hope that a sustainable improvement in the transport infrastructure will not only relieve the burden on commuters, but also strengthen tourism.
Economic ties and international cooperation
A subject area that is also close to the Prime Minister's heart is rail connections to Poland. In this context, a need for action is seen and the political representatives intend to talk to Jan Tombiński, the charge d'affaires of the Polish embassy, about deeper German-Polish cooperation. In this context, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's head of government, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), highlights the economic connections in the border regions.
In addition to transport, the focus is also on energy policy. Both states, Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, are considered pioneers in the generation of green electricity, but face the challenge of high electricity prices. Schwesig and Woidke are calling for a fair distribution of the costs of network expansion and measures to reduce electricity prices for citizens. The expansion of the oil pipeline from the port of Rostock to the PCK refinery in Schwedt is also being discussed, a further step to improve regional energy management.
Savings opportunities for train travelers
In addition, many local transport associations and private railway operators also offer discounts for true train lovers, so that traveling is not only comfortable but also cost-effective.
For further information on regional transport offers, it is worth taking a look at the platform regionalverkehr.de, where travelers can find everything they need to start their train journey well prepared.