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Conversion for accessibility: Esslingen train station will be modernized from October 6th!
The barrier-free renovation of Esslingen-Mettingen train station will begin on October 6th in order to improve the infrastructure for all travelers.
Conversion for accessibility: Esslingen train station will be modernized from October 6th!
From October 6th, the Esslingen S-Bahn station in the municipality of Egg will be the focus of a comprehensive renovation to ensure accessibility. Preparations begin on September 29th. This project is not just a local matter, but part of a larger initiative to improve public transport infrastructure in the region, such as Daily Gazette report.
The main work is expected to take around eight weeks. During this time, all trains on line S18 will run via platform 2, so that travelers are well informed and disrupted as little as possible. In addition, alternative stops for bus route 842 of the Lake Zurich and Oberland Transport Authority (VZO) are signposted. The aim of the renovation is to improve the infrastructure and create barrier-free bus stops.
Investing in accessibility
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is investing around 5 million euros in the barrier-free expansion of the Esslingen-Mettingen S-Bahn station. This measure is supported by funds from the state of Baden-Württemberg and the Stuttgart Region Association (VRS). Aspects of the conversion include raising the platforms on tracks 3 and 4 to 96cm above the top of the rails to improve access. In addition, entrances and elevators will be adapted accordingly German railway communicates.
A tactile guidance system for visually impaired people will be installed, as well as new lighting systems, weather protection and passenger information systems. The construction work is planned to be clustered over the Easter holidays to minimize the impact on passengers. To ensure that travelers receive full transparency, individual timetables will also be subsidized during the construction period. For example, a replacement bus will be offered between April 11th and 21st.
Importance of accessibility in public transport
The accessibility initiative is part of the 2030 public transport strategy, as is this Future public transport network explained. The barrier-free expansion not only affects train stations, but the entire travel chain. Therefore, vehicles must also be designed to be barrier-free, for example with parking spaces for wheelchairs and strollers, as well as through continuous review of state standards.
An effective and barrier-free mobility offer is essential for public services. This means that every station and stop must meet the requirements - from access to information. The renovation in Esslingen is therefore another step in the right direction to meet the needs of all citizens and ensure an inclusive transport infrastructure.
By creating barrier-free access, adapting the stations and using new technologies, the DB and the municipality of Egg are showing themselves to be role models in the area of barrier-free mobility. An advance that will not only make infrastructure but also travel much easier for many people.