Sylt railway project: Don't panic! Federation promises two -track expansion!

Sylt railway project: Don't panic! Federation promises two -track expansion!

In an important step for the future of rail connections in North Friesland, the State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Transport, Gero Hocker, signaled at a railway summit in Niebüll on Tuesday evening that the two -track expansion of the marching line enjoys a high priority. This statement came after reports on possible delays or even a termination of the expansion plans that caused concern in the region.

stools emphasized that the Bundestag is still to be dealt with in this legislative period, before the Bundestag elections in 2025. A total of seven projects are planned that the ministry would like to initiate, including the section from Niebüll via Klanxbüll to Westerland. The importance of the rail project for the region, especially for economic sectors such as tourism and gastronomy, is undisputed, says Hocker. The State Secretary came to the summit at short notice to address the unrest around the planned developments.

collaboration and resolution

At the fourth marching cable summit, representatives of the district and country showed support for a joint resolution. This requires the federal government not to move the plans and to complete the preparations by spring 2025 so that the costs for expansion in the Federal Budget 2026 can be taken into account. The resolution should still be signed by those involved on Tuesday evening.

The planned extensions include the sections between Niebüll and Klanxbüll and from Morsum to Tinnum on Sylt. It is also planned to electrify the entire route, which should lead to a more stable traffic connection on the west coast. Politicians from all levels had previously commented on the reports and appealed to the federal government to capture the expansion plans despite the persistent savings constraints. The anger among the approximately 4,000 commuters from and to Sylt grows considerably in the face of repeated train cancellations and delays.

These developments are an important signal for the region, which is dependent on a better connection and infrastructure. As the State Secretary explained, according to information from www.ndr.de , the continuation of the planning is essential in order not only to cover the need on site, but also to increase the attractiveness of the region.

For years, commuters and local politicians have been demanding the two -track expansion between Niebüll and Westerland. This measure could not only shorten the travel time, but also lead to relieving the transport system. Against the background of the continuing problems in rail traffic in the region, the current status is positive news for everyone involved.