Railway part for Naumburg and Weißenfels: IC trains soon history?

Railway part for Naumburg and Weißenfels: IC trains soon history?

The planned reduction in the intercity offer in the Burgenlandkreis causes unrest and resentment among local politicians. From December 2025, Deutsche Bahn would like to drastically reduce the number of IC trains on the route from Leipzig to Nuremberg and Karlsruhe. Instead of five, there should only be two pairs of trains, which the cities of Naumburg and Weißenfels would almost completely disconnect from long-distance transport, as mdr .

District Administrator Götz Ulrich expresses sharp criticism of this decision and accuses the train not only to disregard national agreements, but also to ignore regional needs. "We should not only offer economically oriented connections," emphasizes Ulrich and demands cross -financing in order to maintain less sought -after routes. After all, the importance of these connections for the region should not be underestimated.

reasons for reducing

The railway justifies its cuts with a poor capacity utilization, which is currently only 10 percent. The Germany ticket, which is not recognized in long-distance transport, also plays a role, because it could have reduced the demand for the IC trains. There are now fast regional trains between Naumburg and Leipzig, which only require slightly longer for the route, which further reduces the attraction of the IC connections.

The passionate debate about the future of long -distance transport is not only shown in the Burgenland district. In Thuringia, especially in cities such as Gera and Jena, the possibility of deletions in the IC network ensures concerned faces. The mayors and district councilors there have spoken out in a common statement and demand a better connection that is essential for the economic development of their cities. You see it as a serious that Gera has only an IC connection that is threatened, as Bahnblogstelle

public pressure on Deutsche Bahn

The political representatives in the region appeal to Deutsche Bahn to rethink their plans. The important center-Germany connection could be significantly impaired by the deletions. In addition, the rapidly rising route prices that are raised by the rail infrastructure company could further influence the decision to reduce. Here Thuringia's Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow demands that 100 billion euros have to flow into the modernization of the railway to compensate for the corona -related financial losses.

The protests are not only on the political level, the passengers also reflect on their rights and opportunities for railways. You can do a good business with the BahnCard 25, which in different variants also offers a discount of 25 percent on ticket prices for under 27 years, such as Bahn.de A loyal passenger base might help increase the pressure on the track and to secure the quality of service in the long term.

The discussion remains exciting. A rethink among those responsible could be necessary in order not only to operate exposed routes, but also not to leave rural regions left behind. Finally, the mobility mix contributes to economic and social stability in the affected areas.