CDU rejects Deutsche Bahn's new line in the Harburg district!

CDU rejects Deutsche Bahn's new line in the Harburg district!

In the Harburg district, Deutsche Bahn's planned new line is causing quite a stir. The CDU representatives from federal and state politics have clearly spoken out against the railway's plans. Loud District newspaper The planning of a new route along the A7, which was presented as a preferred option at the end of June 2025, is a hot potato for the region.

The affected CDU politicians, including Cornell Babendererde and André Bock, see the railway planning not only as a breach of its word by Deutsche Bahn, but also as a threat to natural and residential areas. A compromise was already found in the Rail North Dialogue Forum in 2015, which is being strongly questioned by these new plans. Instead of building new routes, they are calling for the continuation of the Alpha-E project and the expansion of the existing infrastructure.

Resistance to the new line

Deutsche Bahn doesn't seem to care about the original agreements. CDU representatives repeatedly emphasize that the railway is ignoring the will of the region. If the railway puts its plans into action, politicians are already announcing resistance. They are committed to expanding the existing rail network in various political committees and make it clear: “We are sticking to the existing decisions!”

What is particularly criticized is that Deutsche Bahn's plans not only contradict local interests, but also the sustainably planned rail infrastructure. “It must be designed in accordance with the needs of the people in the region,” emphasize the CDU representatives. A sustainable rail network looks different.

Health concerns in focus

Apart from the political discussions, there are also news in other areas that are no less important. A lot has happened, especially in the medical sector. The treatment of metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer has developed significantly in recent years. Current studies show that the combination of androgen deprivation therapy with chemotherapy such as docetaxel or abiraterone acetate significantly improves patient survival.

The treatment of this disease has changed and new drugs such as enzalutamide and apalutamide are being added. The individualization of therapy is also becoming increasingly important, as the burden of disease and the age of patients vary greatly. “Finding the right treatment is crucial,” say experts who are keeping an eye on developments.

So in the Harburg district there are not only political tensions, but also health challenges that have a lasting impact on the lives of its citizens. The structures that are created or maintained here have an impact on many areas of life. One can only hope that a solution can be found for both sides that meets both people's needs and the requirements of modern infrastructure.

More information about further developments in the region can be found on the city administration website here.