50 years of S-Bahn Magdeburg: Mobility that connects Saxony-Anhalt!

50 years of S-Bahn Magdeburg: Mobility that connects Saxony-Anhalt!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - A grandiose anniversary in Saxony-Anhalt! On Wednesday, Deutsche Bahn celebrated the 50th birthday of the S-Bahn Magdeburg with the state of Saxony-Anhalt. This important traffic artery has been connected to the region for half a century and ensures mobility that people appreciate. The S-Bahn, which has been operating as a S-Bahn Middle Elbe since December 2014, extends over 130 kilometers and serves 30 stations every hour. It is a lifeline for commuters and travelers between Schönebeck, Magdeburg, Stendal and Wittenberge.

"The S-Bahn is a model for success in all of Saxony-Anhalt", announced Lydia Hüskens, Minister of Infrastructure and Digital, proud at the celebrations in Magdeburg. The S-Bahn is enthusiastically accepted by passengers with modern electrical engines, equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi. The minister emphasized the need to further expand mobility: "Mobility means freedom. Freedom also includes a real selection of the means of transport." The S-Bahn was originally launched on September 29, 1974 as line A to meet the growing demands of commuter traffic.

a success story of mobility

The S-Bahn Magdeburg has continued to develop steadily over the years. New stations such as Schönebeck Süd (1989) and Stendal University (2022) have been added to meet the needs of passengers. DB Regio, the operator of the electrical local transport network, emphasizes that the S-Bahn is not only reliable, but also of high quality. Christine Singer, chair of the regional management DB Regio Südost, confirmed: "With us, the state of Saxony-Anhalt is a reliable partner." The S-Bahn is not just a means of transport, but a symbol of progress and accessibility in the region.