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Railway chaos in Rinteln: Criticism and chaos at an information event!
Rinteln experienced heated discussions and clear criticism from local politicians at an information meeting about the Hanover-Bielefeld railway line.
Railway chaos in Rinteln: Criticism and chaos at an information event!
Rinteln.At a turbulent information evening at the Ernestinum high school, representatives of Deutsche Bahn had to experience a rather frosty reception. When presenting the controversial Hanover-Bielefeld rail project, Deutsche Bahn was prepared for massive headwind from the Auetal citizens' initiative and Rinteln local politicians. The two key DB representatives, Marvin Jekel and Volker Vorwerk, were not only late, but also found a chaotic room - chairs were missing and the technology was not ready for use. Some lectures had to be held without a microphone or projector.
The mayor of Rinteln, Andrea Lange, left no doubt about her displeasure: “I would have really imagined this event to be different.” She urged railway representatives to refrain from empty platitudes and instead give clear answers to the questions that arise. Lange criticized the way the railway published the route variants on August 13th - the city only found out about it from the media. She described the approach as “absolutely unacceptable” and warned of negative reactions from the population if the impression was created that construction work was imminent.
Clear criticism from local politicians
The wave of criticism reached its peak when Lange also criticized Deutsche Bahn's previous information campaign. She complained that the direct mail did not have prior coordination with local politicians, which leads to confusion and concern. “Such an approach can give the impression that the ICE will be driving through your front yard tomorrow,” she warned urgently.
The discussion escalated further when the local mayors from Möllenbeck and Engern expressed their concerns. Thorsten Frühmark feared that the planned new ICE route and the bypass road could encircle the district. Dieter Horn found the idea incomprehensible, while the railway was practically neglecting its existing service. The dissatisfaction was omnipresent, and many participants agreed: Things cannot continue like this! The hotly debated future prospects for local transport remain vague, while developments for the region and its residents are increasingly in limbo.