S-Bahn station Horsebachstrasse: No toilets and parking spaces planned!

S-Bahn station Horsebachstrasse: No toilets and parking spaces planned!

Published: Wednesday, 13.11.2024 16:14

In Witten, the new S-Bahn station on Pferdbachstrasse becomes reality in 2026, but the plans are anything but abundant! The SPD council group revealed in an inquiry that the mobile station must get by without a toilet system and park-and-ride places. A real shock for commuters and travelers!

The small mobile station that is to be created will only offer users limited options. Cycling brackets and boxes for bicycles are planned to facilitate switching to other means of transport. But that's not all: the city even thinks about a car sharing offer that could include two fixed parking spaces. While e-bike charging stations are in prospect, hope for charging stations for cars remains unfulfilled. Another example of the minimalist planning that raises many questions!

Important details about the new station

The decision to do without extensive equipment causes discussions. Commuters who rely on the S-Bahn must adapt to a limited infrastructure. The mobile station is designed as a transfer point, but the lack of amenities could significantly impair the use of the new station. The city of Witten faces the challenge of fulfilling the needs of citizens while fighting at the same time with limited space and resources.