Reorganization at Munich's train lines: Why the surcharges burst!

Reorganization at Munich's train lines: Why the surcharges burst!

The Bavarian Railway Society (BEG) has stopped the tender for two important rail connections in Eastern Bavaria, namely between Munich and Hof and between Munich and Prague. The reason for this is that the offers received did not meet the financial expectations of the Free State. As the Beg announced, the assumed budget for the two routes was exceeded by more than one billion euros, which led to this surprising decision.

A spokesman for the BEG, Wolfgang Oeser, emphasized that passengers do not have to be afraid that the connections will be canceled. "The two routes remain," said Oeser, and he assured that there would be temporary solutions. These could be relevant for passengers, since the operators are still being sought for the routes mentioned.

common solutions with Czech Republic

The BEG is also in discussions with the Czech Ministry of Transport to find a solution to the connection according to Prague. A common operator is chosen, which underlines the cooperation with the neighboring country and tries to develop a sustainable solution for both sides. The authorities are aiming to clarify the future design of the routes as quickly as possible.

The Munich-Hof connection from the DB Regio and the line to Prague are currently operated by the state railway. These existing contracts have a term by 2028, so that there is still a reliable service for passengers until new solutions are found. Oeser further explained that the requirements for operation on these routes are very high, since they have the character of a long -distance traffic connection and operators have to handle unexpected route sections.

Overall, the Bavarian railway company is responsible for planning, financing and control of the Bavarian regional and S-Bahn traffic on behalf of the Ministry of Transport. This shows the important role that BEG plays in the Bavarian public transport system, especially in times of financial uncertainties and the need to maintain attractive and cost -efficient lines.

-dpa