Osterode is progressing: new rail connection to Göttingen and the remaining train!

Osterode is progressing: new rail connection to Göttingen and the remaining train!

Osterode am Harz, Deutschland - The city of Osterode am Harz relies on a new era of mobility. With the adoption of a resolution by the city council, the municipality is taking a decisive step towards an improved connection to the university city of Göttingen and the further development of the regional infrastructure. The planned “Herzberger curve” is to establish an hourly direct connection between Osterode and Göttingen on the new line RB 89 and is regarded as essential progress for the region. Mayor Jens Augat emphasizes the need for a powerful rail connection and sees the improvement of the connection as crucial for the most important industrial location in the district.

But what exactly is behind this initiative? The aim is to establish a half -hour clock towards Göttingen and thus not only make commuting, but also to make a contribution to the promotion of climate -friendly mobility. The city council sees a chance to significantly improve the connection between the university cities of Göttingen and Clausthal, which could increase the attractiveness of the region for students and specialists. As part of this initiative, the construction of a new “Osterode West” railway point in the Westharz business park is also on the agenda.

new connections and criticisms

With the “Osterode West” stop, the city pursues the goal of reducing the shuttle traffic by car and supporting the turnaround. In this context, the city council criticizes the "Highest Railway for the South Harz" initiative, since the proposed alternatives, such as the preservation of the existing bus connection, are not considered understandable. The support of central demands of the one Harz GmbH for the design of rail transport in the region was pronounced to ensure the connection to long -distance transport and an improvement in existing local transport connections.

But what about the rail infrastructure in Lower Saxony as a whole? The region has important north-south and east-west connections, which have a significant contribution to the rail network and have long since overloaded. According to a comprehensive concept, these infrastructure measures must be sustainably expanded in order to increase the attractiveness of the rail. Not only the expansion of the main traffic axes and knot stations are decisive, but also the reactivation of disabled railway lines for local rail traffic.

steps into a sustainable future

An important point is the planned electrification of various routes, which must be promoted as part of the traffic and climate guns. Measures such as the creation of alternatives to diesel drives and the enabling of a barrier -free connection to all train stations are also part of this future -oriented plan. There are currently 282 train stations in Lower Saxony, 78% of which are barrier -free - however, an ongoing expansion of accessibility is also on the agenda.

The city council of Osterode am Harz has laid the first stone with the resolution of the Herzberger curve, and many citizens and commuters hope for an early implementation of these initiatives. The need for a modern and powerful rail network for the development of the city and the entire region is undisputed, and the coming years could be crucial for rail transport in the Harz and beyond.

For more information on the upcoming development projects and the rail infrastructure, the detailed reports from and lnvg.de