Double -stick trains bring more comfort between Leipzig and Chemnitz!

Double -stick trains bring more comfort between Leipzig and Chemnitz!

The rail travelers between Leipzig and Chemnitz can look forward to significant improvements: With the planned timetable change on December 15, modern double-decker trains are finally announced on the regional express line. These trains should not only offer more space, but also the comfort that many passengers have been missing for years. As LVZ Logistik GmbH provided. Although they are still diesel companies, the railway promises a significant improvement in the travel experience, which was difficult to compare with the aged D-train cars from the GDR.

new standards for passengers

The introduction of double -decker trains is to be carried out first in the region around Bad Lausick and Geithain, where passengers often complained about the difficulties so far. Many reported the tedious entry and the often high levels of stairs, which were a challenge, especially for older people and passengers with strollers or walking aids. According to Christine Horch, a commuter, an improvement is urgently needed: "This is terrible, especially when you are older", she describes her experiences. Dirk Gerlach, a regular driver, also expresses that the new capacity will hope to reduce the space problem into overcrowded trains, reports the Mitteldeutsche RegioBahn .

For the Middle Saxony Transport Association, the new equipment of the double -decker cars is significant progress in rail supply. With air conditioning, more seats and barrier -free access, passengers are offered up to date. Falk Ester, spokesman for the transport association, emphasizes that these changes are only a temporary solution until the new battery -operated trains are expected to be used for 2025, but it was a necessary step in the right direction. Despite the delays and the challenges associated with a route building, the anticipation of the passengers is noticeable for the new driving experience, and the hope of more punctuality and less failures remains.