Dispute over the northern flow of the Brenner: Aßling faces a groundbreaking decision!

Dispute over the northern flow of the Brenner: Aßling faces a groundbreaking decision!

In the idyllic community of Aßling, part of the Ebersberg district, there is a lot of activity. The planned expansion of the Brenner northern inlet is causing heated debates among citizens. The opinions on this couldn't be more different. While some citizens' initiatives show clear support for Deutsche Bahn's "Limone" route, others vehemently reject it. Merkur reports that ... A decisive argument for the supporters is the collection of 1,600 signatures for the track extension towards the Brenner Base Tunnel.

However, resistance is also forming on the other side. The citizens' initiative “Brennernordzulauf Landkreis Ebersberg” has so far had 269 supporters who are against the route and are calling for a route through Aßlingen train station instead. However, an audit by the University of Innsbruck has classified this variant as financially and health-conscious - a point that the opposition cannot ignore.

Concerns in local politics

In the Aßling local council, support for the alternative route, which was originally decided in 2022, is now being critically questioned. State parliament member Thomas Huber, who supports the plans for the alternative tracks, has already called for noise protection measures and a comprehensive renovation of the station. This point is particularly important for residents, as forecasts indicate up to 420 trains per day by 2040 - a development that could have serious impacts on the noise situation in the region.

The discussion about the routes not only leads to heated debates among citizens, but there are also verbal battles at the political level. An open letter from Gerhard Müller, Dipl.Ing., to Daniela Ludwig, MdB, underlines the urgent need to discuss various alternatives to the Brenner north feeder. According to Müller, putting the Brenner Base Tunnel into operation earlier could provide immediate relief. Nordzulauf-Rosenheim reports that…

Demands and future prospects

The main concerns of the initiatives are clear: efficient and environmentally friendly local transport must be guaranteed, as well as the protection of people and nature. The citizens' initiative has also recently started an online petition that addresses the cost optimization of the Brenner northern inlet in the Grafing - Ostermünchen section. In doing so, they want to demand a route that is compatible with the landscape, minimizes land consumption and improves noise protection during the construction and operation phase. BNZ-Ebersberg reports that…

It remains exciting to see how the situation in Aßling will develop further. A final decision on the route is expected to be made in the Bundestag in winter. Residents and political decision-makers are called upon to set the right course, not only for the future of transport in the region, but also for the quality of life of the local people. Aßling is at a crossroads, and the impact of this decision could be far-reaching.