Saxony-Anhalt is investing 212 million euros in local transport!

Saxony-Anhalt is investing 212 million euros in local transport!

The state of Saxony-Anhalt is exemplary when it comes to strengthening public transport. A whopping 212 million euros are available for the years 2025 and 2026 to significantly revamp the local public transport infrastructure. This sum is made up of 136 million euros from the federal government and 76 million euros from the state budget Train stop reported. The aim is not only to improve the offer, but also to increase its attractiveness in order to attract new passengers. The Minister for Infrastructure and Digital, Lydia Hüskens (FDP), sees a great opportunity for economic stimulus through the upcoming investments.

The state funding will also help municipalities with their own local transport investments. The investment focus is on an extensive public transport investment program, which includes around 270 projects, of which around 60 are newly initiated. Let's take a look at the planned projects:

Planned projects in focus

• Sanierung und Ausbau von Bahnstationen in Berga-Kelbra, Ditfurt, Erdeborn, Güsten, Oebisfelde und Zerbst (Anhalt).
• Umgestaltung der Bahnhofsumfelder in Ditfurt, Fischbeck, Gräfenhainichen, Hettstedt, Kötzschau, Möser, Neinstedt, Stumsdorf, Weißenfels und Wolmirstedt.
• Revitalisierung von Bahnhofsgebäuden in Gardelegen, Magdeburg-Buckau, Magdeburg-Neustadt, Schönebeck (Elbe) und Zerbst (Anhalt).
• Ausbau des landesweiten Auskunftssystems für den öffentlichen Verkehr INSA.
• Förderung des Aus- und Neubaus von Gleisanlagen für Straßenbahnen in Halle und Magdeburg.
• Stadtbahnprojekt Halle und die zweite Nord-Süd-Verbindung in Magdeburg.
• Restaurierung des Straßenbahnbetriebshofes Nord der Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe GmbH.
• Fahrzeugförderung in Halle an der Saale und Magdeburg.

But how are these projects financed? Loud lvwa.sachsen-anhalt.de Investment projects in local public transport are only eligible for funding if they are considered urgently necessary and are included in the general transport plan. Further criteria include flawless planning and consideration of the needs of people with mobility restrictions. For projects that are particularly frequently funded, it is possible to receive funding through the national GVFG funding framework.

Commitment to barrier-free transport

Another important concern is accessibility in transport. Here too, the concerns of the Institute for Education Saxony-Anhalt Interesting: Investment projects should take into account the needs of people with mobility restrictions in order to create an inclusive offer. This is not only a question of justice, but also a decisive factor for the acceptance of public transport.

The investments in Saxony-Anhalt impressively show how important local public transport is for the quality of life of its citizens. With a diverse program and the necessary financial support, the state is setting the course for modern and attractive mobility throughout the state. There really is something there!