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Magdeburg receives the title of Train Station of the Year 2025 – a role model for Saxony-Anhalt!
Magdeburg's main train station was named "Train Station of the Year 2025" thanks to extensive renovation and improvement in the quality of stay.
Magdeburg receives the title of Train Station of the Year 2025 – a role model for Saxony-Anhalt!
On October 27, 2025, Magdeburg Central Station was awarded the title “Station of the Year 2025”. The station received this honor because of its extensive renovation and renewal, which spanned several years. According to allianz-pro-schiene.de, the jury particularly emphasized the quality of stay and connecting mobility, which have been significantly improved by the new access to trams and buses.
The transformation of the station was not only cosmetic, but also included essential infrastructural changes. Fresh colors, green spaces and seating invite travelers to linger. All platforms are now barrier-free and the station offers a variety of shopping opportunities, including discount stores, bakeries and restaurants. A waiting room with a play area for children and USB ports at the seats also ensure a family-friendly atmosphere. These comprehensive improvements contribute to the high level of cleanliness and the general quality of stay in the station building, as stern.de reports.
Sustainable mobility in focus
The progress made at Magdeburg Central Station reflects a larger trend towards promoting sustainable mobility and intermodal transport connections. Deutsche Bahn is specifically committed to developing innovative offers that make everyday life easier for travelers. In this context, it supports municipalities in building bicycle parking facilities and integrating additional functions into the station forecourt. Mobility hubs, for example, offer travelers a central point to switch between different modes of transport, including e-scooters and rental bikes.
This comprehensive approach has contributed to Saxony-Anhalt now having a total of four train stations of the year, including Halle (Saale), Lutherstadt Wittenberg and Halberstadt. The jury, consisting of representatives from the German Transport Club and the Pro Bahn passenger association, has been awarding the title since 2004 and attaches great importance to the perspective and needs of travelers.
A look into the future
The award will not only be broadcast live on YouTube, but will also be seen as an incentive to continue to make the train stations a central, livable part of urban life. The focus is on improving connecting mobility and the quality of stay in order to meet the needs of all travelers. With these developments, Deutsche Bahn shows its commitment to the common good and the sustainable design of public spaces, as set out in deutschebahn.com. These efforts are important not only for travelers, but also for local residents and society as a whole.