Bahn crash for the Allgäu: IC connections threaten to disappear!

Bahn crash for the Allgäu: IC connections threaten to disappear!

In a surprising turn, Deutsche Bahn has set the intercity connections into the Allgäu, which is perceived as a bitter setback for both the region and for tourism. Peter Stöferle, the department head of infrastructure and mobility of the IHK Schwaben, commented on and made his disappointment about the situation. The decision concerns cities such as Kempten, Kaufbeuren, Immenstadt, Sonthofen and Fischen, which have now lost their connection to long -distance transport.

Stöferle commented: "The train pulls the 'emergency brake' here, which is a clear sign of the Missage in the transport network." He points out that the Allgäu in the competition for tourist attraction is considerably falling into the way, especially in comparison to other regions such as Garmisch-Partenkirchen or Berchtesgaden, which can still be reached without bypassing. The absence of the IC trains is not only regarded as a loss of the connection, but also as a faster blow for the economic stability of the region.

The background of the decision

The deletion specifically affects the trains from Dortmund via Ulm to Oberstdorf and from Hamburg via Augsburg to Oberstdorf. This measure is the visible result of years of neglecting investments in the track infrastructure in the Allgäu. According to Stöferle, the situation in Oberstdorf is particularly critical, since a signal box can no longer be repaired due to "immense cable damage". These types of technical problems now appear almost weekly and are a sign of poor maintenance.

Another criticism of the railway to Oberstdorf is the fact that it is the only long-distance transport point that cannot be approached with electrical locomotives. Stöferle made it clear that this increases the necessary pressure on solutions, since the long overdue electrification of the route has still not taken place. Here is obviously the lack of preparation for future requirements in the traffic sector.

In the official statement of the railway, the hope for "more flexible" travel options is expressed, which should work through by -ups in larger cities such as Ulm, Augsburg or Munich. But Stöferle questions how attractive these options really are. Change, especially with luggage, is often perceived as impractical and time -consuming - a view that is reinforced by frequent delays on the corresponding routes. He describes the situation as a kind of "emergency schedule", which further undermines trust in the train connections.

In order to improve long -distance traffic connections, the greatest political effort is now required. Stöferle mentions that there is hope that long -distance traffic could be resumed in a few years with the new signal box in Oberstdorf - provided the conversion is actually implemented successfully.

The effects of this decision are not only shown in reducing the offer, but also in the potential emigration of tourists who may choose travel destinations that are easier to reach. This development is another example of how important investments are in the infrastructure for the preservation and strengthening of regional management. If the corresponding steps are not taken, the Allgäu could fall behind other destinations.

Stöferle concludes his statements with the words: "We have to fight together to improve the situation so that our region will continue to be an attractive goal for tourists in the future." It remains to be hoped that soon political interventions will take place to revise the rail connections and to give the region back their speed in traffic.

For more information on this topic and the backgrounds, reference is made to an article on www.wirs-sind-kaufbeuren.de .