Dresden-Görlitz railway line: is the expansion finally progressing?
Dresden-Görlitz railway line: is the expansion finally progressing?
Görlitz, Deutschland - The state of the rail infrastructure in East Saxony is currently in focus, especially the route from Dresden to Görlitz. According to a report from sächsische.de Crowd journalists the inadequate infrastructural conditions that have not been restored for 80 years. Stefan Locke, former correspondent in Saxony and Thuringia, emphasizes that the Görlitz - Dresden railway line is not electrified, which hinders the connection.
In addition, the statements of Bautzen's mayor Karsten Vogt are presented, which indicates the unfinished express train connection from Paris to Beijing, which lacks 100 kilometers in Saxony. The Pro Central Germany passenger association also criticizes the insufficient infrastructure and the lack of progress, as was found at a regional conference in Bautzen. However, progress is emerging: by the end of 2026 the Görlitz train station is to be electrified in order to improve cross -border traffic, while a Polish route to Zgorzelec has been electrified since 2019.planned investments and challenges
The Federal Ministry of Transport committed itself to expanding the route to Poland in 2003, and further expansion is in planning. The Berlin - Cottbus - Weißwasser -Görlitz route is to be planned by 2034 and expanded by two tracks by 2040. The expansion of the Arnsdorf - Kamenz - Hosena route is planned for 2035, while specific times for the routes to Dresden and Zittau as well as Cottbus - Dresden are missing.
The Dresden - Görlitz route has so far been on the agenda due to the low passenger numbers at Deutsche Bahn. The FDP member of the Bundestag Thorsten Herbst therefore calls for a review of the requirements for new construction. In this context, Medienervice Sachsen that the Free State of Saxony has planned 10 million euros for the expansion and electrification of the railway from Dresden to Bautzen to Görlitz.
The expansion should strengthen the connection to the Polish rail network and further develop the total route of 103 kilometers. It is also planned to expand the S-Bahn network from Dresden to Kamenz and Bautzen. In addition, the electrical expansion of the Radeberg - Kamenz route is promoted to improve rail offices.
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