Pendler call for better public transport: petition for connection until August 2!

Pendler call for better public transport: petition for connection until August 2!

In the region around Weillitz in the Vogtlandkreis, a petition to close a traffic gap on the Saxony-Franken-Magistrale is currently being launched. This petition runs until August 2, and there is already a lot of interest in it. According to Lok-Report There are numerous train stations and trains in the municipality of Weillitz, including the stops of Gutfürst, Grobau and Reuth. Unfortunately, these stops are not systematically connected to the rail network of local public transport (public transport). The situation around the Burgstein is particularly challenging, where the connection to public transport is completely missing and the residents are dependent on the car.

The traffic between Nuremberg and Dresden, on the other hand, is much better developed, with trains that run there at least every 2-hour, while many even drive every hour. The initiative to improve the connection shows that there is a clear need to better open up the region and ultimately facilitate the mobility of the residents.

Current transport connections in NRW

The connections to the Ruhr area are essential and show how public transport contributes to controlling traffic flows in the region. A number of connections including the connection between Krefeld and Neuss to Cologne prove the efficiency of the existing system.

The public transport: A growing service provider

local public transport is enjoying increasing popularity. Since 2022, after a decline during pandemic, the passenger numbers have been back on the upper. The vdv reports that around 26 million passengers in Germany use daily. This number shows that public transport not only plays an important role in the everyday life of people, but also makes a noticeable contribution to environmental protection by saving around 10 million car trips every day.

A well -functioning transport system not only saves greenhouse gas emissions, but also creates jobs and promotes the economy. It is estimated that the sustainable mobility industry in Germany generates around 118 billion euros in added value. This significant sum shows that every euro invested in this area sets the course for future developments.