Protest at the Oberndorf train station: Citizens defend themselves against Gäubahn-Cappation!

Protest at the Oberndorf train station: Citizens defend themselves against Gäubahn-Cappation!

Oberndorf, Deutschland - On Friday, around 40 members of the "Pro Gäubahn" campaign alliance at Oberndorf trained gathered to protest against the plans of the Deutsche Bahn for the so-called "Gäubahn-captung". This initiative is not only supported by the SPD district association Rottweil, but also by the district association of the Greens, which underlines the broad backing of this movement.

The Gäubahn currently connects places such as Oberndorf, Rottweil and Sulz directly with Frankfurt and Lake Constance. But from 2026, the railway plans to separate this important connection for several years. "Be loud and defend yourself against the plans of the train," the managing director of German Environmental Aid, Jürgen Resch, asked the gathered protesters. He recalled that the organization will be legal against the interruption of the route, whereby the negotiation is due on February 12 before the administrative court in Stuttgart.

railway plans to interruption

Jürgen Resch was concerned about the legal basis of this decision: "The railway violates a applicable planning approval decision," said Resch. This means that the DB is actually obliged to maintain a continuous route connection network, including the Gäubahn. The planning as part of the large Stuttgart 21 project must be designed in such a way that the connection via the Gäubahn remains possible. The cap for several years is simply unacceptable.

This view shares the protesting, among them political representatives such as Sonja Raisp-Lauer of the Greens and Berthold Kammerer, the SPD parliamentary group leader in the Rottweil district council. They agree: "We are against the cap of the Gäubahn line." The very tangible effects for the local population are pointed out. "It shouldn't be that people in the Rottweil district are abandoned," emphasized the two politicians. "We are therefore actively committed to ensuring that the route is preserved."

meaning of the Gäubahn for the region

The effects of a cap would be disastrous. Such a decision would be a significant location disadvantage for rural areas. The loss of the direct connection to Stuttgart would not only harm the commuters, but also to the entire region. "We thank Jürgen Resch for his commitment," added the political representatives and appealed to those responsible to rethink the plans.

to support your argument and to clarify the historical importance of the Gäubahn, a film entitled "The fight for the Gäubahn is a struggle for the railway" was recently presented. This cinematic processing shows the disputes and challenges about the construction of Stuttgart 21 and illustrates the importance of a functioning rail connection for the region.

The situation remains tense and it remains to be seen how the railway reacts to the protest and the impending legal challenges. The outcome of the negotiation could have far -reaching consequences for public transport in the Rottweil district and beyond.

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