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Steyrling defends itself: protests against the impending closure of the train station!
On December 14, 2024, citizens in Steyrling protest against the impending closure of their train station and demand a turnaround in traffic.
Steyrling defends itself: protests against the impending closure of the train station!
The closure of the train station in Steyrling is becoming the hottest topic in the region: on December 14, 2024, the last train left the station after citizens massively protested against the impending closure. In view of falling passenger numbers and economic arguments, the ÖBB decided to close this station, but residents ask: “Is this what the transport transition looks like?” This apostrophized “transport transition” is being strongly questioned, as in times of climate change it apparently cannot go hand in hand with reducing rail capacity meinkreis.at reported.
Resistance to closure
The citizens of Steyrlingen are demanding greater investment in the rail infrastructure instead of complying with demands for closures. At the same time, they face a dilemma in their argument about the “transport transition”: While environmentalists and unions are striving for a comprehensive change in local transport, the continuous loss of train stations like the one in Steyrling is a clear sign that it is time for urgent action. In a joint statement, the unions and environmental movements clearly stated that a fair mobility transition requires not only a switch from cars to trains, but above all also investments in public transport. Without such investments, the direction of travel does not exist Rosa Luxemburg Foundation considered crucial.
Employees in the rail industry are under pressure as the decline of rail transport and bottlenecks in local public transport (PT) worsen dramatically. The lack of sufficient financial support not only hinders the development of infrastructure, but also leads to massive job losses in an industry that promises development towards sustainable mobility. The demand for a minimum value added rate when purchasing vehicles by public transport companies is urgently needed in order to give citizens the necessary planning security and to maintain local transport networks.