Kelheim: Cable Railway Idea fails-what comes for public transport now?

Kelheim: Cable Railway Idea fails-what comes for public transport now?

Kelheim, Deutschland - KELHEIM - A revolutionary traffic concept for the district town is now on the brink! The idea of building a cable car that overcomes the 7 kilometers to the next train station in Saal on the Danube was largely rejected in a citizens' decision. And now comes the feasibility study that sprays on all hope like a cold water jet - more disadvantages than advantages! The dream of the cable car could finally be history.

beautiful dreams from the cable car

The feasibility study focused on some environmentally friendly advantages. Cable cars are considered an unbeatable solution for sustainable mobility, does not cause CO2 and could be wonderfully operated with renewable energies. Even their space claims seem to be welcome, as they only need minimal space in the landscape and protect nature and the environment - or so you thought! If it turns out: where the cable car should have been built, there are numerous problems. Listed buildings and sensitive natural spaces make construction a real challenge!

cost trap cable car

And that's not all! The economy also becomes a big stumbling block. While the technology would be feasible, the horrendous construction and operating costs seem to be in no relation to the previously estimated number of users. Experts require a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis before final decisions are made here. Will the cable car only have an expensive air castle at the end?

But Kelheim does not give up hope of improved mobility! Alternatives to the cable car are already in the starting blocks: improvements in bus traffic and promoting cycling should offer forums as cost -efficient solutions, without massive construction work in the otherwise peaceful nature. The Kexi On Demand system is already in the process of expanding the public transport offer, even if the passenger numbers remain manageable here. The planning for the mobility strategy continues - without a cable car, but with a lot of heart for the environment!