Financial imbalance: Harz narrow -gauge railways are in front of that!

Financial imbalance: Harz narrow -gauge railways are in front of that!

The Harz narrow -gauge railways, a popular tourist attraction in the Harzbergen, face massive financial challenges. Current reports from news38.de show that the district council of Nordhausen has rejected an important business plan for rescue the company. Mayor Kai Buchmann was concerned about the lack of prospects of the plan, which predicts a deficit of 8.7 million euros by the end of 2025. Despite the financial pressure, however, the railway has a positive message: the train trips will probably continue to be possible in the coming year, since special payments will secure the company.

The Harz narrow -gauge railways, also called HSB, operate a route network of 140 kilometers, which connects the cities of Wernigerode, Nordhausen and Quedlinburg. The trains are known for their historical steam locomotives and the picturesque routes through the Harz landscape, whereby the maximum destination of the Brocken, the highest peak of the region, is particularly popular with tourists, such as These unique trains that run on a narrow meter track offer travelers a nostalgic experience and are still a retreat in the past.

In addition to the challenges in the financial sector, the Harz narrow -gauge railways have played a decisive role in the regional traffic landscape since they arose from a merger after the Second World War. Nevertheless, decades of neglect and lack of investments in the infrastructure have significantly worsened the financial Situation of the railway company. Despite the current uncertainty, there is hope that the company can get over the crisis with creative solutions and support of institutions.