New information point in the Görlitz train station: information on electrification and more!

New information point in the Görlitz train station: information on electrification and more!

On Tuesday morning, a new information point was inaugurated at Görlitz station, which not only informs the travelers, but also the citizens of the city about the current modernization work. The location, in the back corner of the reception hall next to the organic business, was inaugurated by prominent representatives, including Martin Walden, the German Bahn for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, and Octavian Ursu, the mayor of Görlitz. The information point is a central point of contact for information about important construction progress and electrification projects in the region, such as Sächsische.de reports.

The touch -based monitors offer an extensive overview of the planned modernizations at Görlitz train station, including the electrification to the border to Poland. It is important to know that the information is initially only available in German, but the Polish version should follow soon. If you are patient, you will be rewarded because the side load can take some time. Heiko Klaffenbach from Deutsche Bahn reported that 4,200 passengers are currently frequenting the train station every day - a number that should increase to at least 7,000 in the coming years.

modernization and electrification

A focus of the modernization strategy is the electrification of the Görlitz station. From 2026, electrified trains are to run here again, and construction work begins in the summer of 2024. New overhead lines up to the German-Polish border will be installed. The Polish railway, PKP, has already laid overhead lines up to the middle of the Neißebrücke. It is conceivable that the switching point between the different electricity systems is also placed in Görlitz station. At the moment there are mostly diesel railcars on the route from Görlitz to Zgorzelec and the destinations Jelenia Góra and Zielona Góra, while mdr.de reports that the complete electrification should be completed by the end of 2026.

The Pro Bahn passenger association expressed concerns about the planned platform heights and the associated challenges for people with restricted mobility. In Görlitz, the platform height is said to be 55 cm, while it is at least 76 cm in Poland. This could lead to an unpleasant difference in altitude that makes it difficult for some passengers to cope with the entry into the trains.

financing and overall investments

The overall investment for the modernization of the train station and the electrification amounts to 33.5 million euros. This sum is provided by the federal government, Free State of Saxony and Deutsche Bahn. The redesign of the historic platform hall, which has been in the works since 2023 and includes measures such as the exchange of glass walls and the listed renovation of the stairs. The modernizations not only contribute to the attractiveness of the train station, but also promote the important international connections according to Poland.

The opening of this new information point is a clear step measures and progress, which should strengthen the cross -border connection Görlitz/Zgorzelec in the long term, as well as Lok-Report. It is important for the citizens and travelers to be informed and pursue the developments on site, because there is really something. Time will show how these projects will affect traffic and quality of life in Görlitz.