Trier Central Station: Refurbishment causes excitement and confusion!

Trier Central Station: Refurbishment causes excitement and confusion!

The Trier Central Station is to experience a comprehensive renovation that is planned by Deutsche Bahn. Funding takes place through federal funds, but this is criticized by the Pro Bahn passenger association. According to Noah Wand, the state chairman of Pro Bahn, the renovation plans from covering the funding could only be a superficial coat of paint, without causing real improvements for passengers.

A central concern of wall is the signage of the tracks. Currently, tracks are double -occupied, which often leads to confusion, especially for travelers who do not come from Trier. "A third platform would be a simpler and more sensible solution," says Wand. He also expresses concerns about accessibility and short distances to the tracks, which are important for many passengers.

criticism of the financing

Pro Bahn sees Deutsche Bahn in responsibility to invest more in the infrastructure. Wall suspects that the railway will rest on the funding and will not take care of the necessary additional capital. "This is a sign that the railway only wants to use the funding and has a very close budget," explains Wand. He fears that such an approach could lead to an obstacle to worse if the desired modernizations are not sufficiently extensive.

Another problem that is addressed affects the deficits in the station building itself. Travelers often have to switch to the sanitary facilities outside the building, which is particularly uncomfortable in bad weather. Wand emphasizes: "Visitors to the station must have comfortable conditions, which is currently not available."

public perception of the station

passers -by testify that the main station in its current form has little inviting. A questioned woman says: "I think that the train station is absolutely in need of renovation." A tourist adds that the contamination and the general condition of the station leave a bad first impression. "I think it's a bit frightening for such a small town," she says.

Deutsche Bahn has promised to make the station hall more attractive by renewing walls, windows and ceilings, among other things, and the energy efficiency of the main station is to be improved. With this measure, the train intends to increase the use of rail transport. Around 10,300 passengers are currently getting in and out at the Trier train station every day. However, a precise time frame for the start of the renovation work is still pending and depends on the tendering process.

In connection with the planned changes, Wand also demands that the city of Trier are more involved in financing and renovation. He points out that the municipalities themselves often become active in other cities when it comes to upgrading station buildings and the environment. "The station forecourt is in need of improvement," said Pro Bahn chair.

This discussion about the renovation measures and the financing throws a light on the expectations of passengers and the importance of a well -functioning and appealing traffic node such as the Trier Central Station. Deutsche Bahn faces the challenge of meeting these requirements.

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