Saxony-Anhalt invests 212 million euros in local transport!

Saxony-Anhalt invests 212 million euros in local transport!

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

State funding will also help municipalities in their own local transport investments. The focus of the investment 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 the focus

• renovation and expansion of railway stations in Berga-Kelbra, Ditfurt, Erdborn, Güsten, Oebisfelde and Zerbst (Anhalt).
• redesign of the station environment in Ditfurt, Fischbeck, Gräfenhainichen, Hettstedt, Kötzschau, Möser, Neinstedt, Stumsdorf, Weißenfels and Wolmirstedt.
• Revitalization of station buildings in Gardelegen, Magdeburg-Buckau, Magdeburg-Neustadt, Schönebeck (Elbe) and Zerbst (Anhalt).
• Expansion of the nationwide information system for public transport Insa.
• Promotion of the expansion and new building of track systems for trams in Halle and Magdeburg.
• Stadtbahn project Halle and the second north-south connection in Magdeburg.
• Restoration of the North Tram Business Court of Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe GmbH.
• Vehicle funding in Halle an der Saale and Magdeburg.

But how are these projects financed? Loud lvwa.sachsen-anhalt.de Investment projects in local passenger transport are only eligible if they are considered urgently necessary and are intended in the General Transport Plan. Other criteria include perfect planning and taking into account the concerns of people with mobility restrictions. For particularly frequently funded projects, there is the possibility to receive grants via the nationwide GVFG funding framework.

commitment to barrier -free traffic

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

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