Pro train warns: long -distance traffic in East Thuringia is increasingly falling out

Pro train warns: long -distance traffic in East Thuringia is increasingly falling out

in East Thuringia, the continuing weakening of rail transport ensures increasing concern. The Pro Bahn passenger association recently referred to serious problems in the Deutsche Bahn offer, which primarily affect long -distance transport. The increasing train failures and delays not only affect the commuters and travelers, but also endanger the general use of rail transport in the region.

Problems with rail operating quality

According to Pro Bahn, rail operating quality has dropped dramatically in the past few weeks. In particular, IC line 51, which connects Gera with Düsseldorf, was affected by frequent delays and failures. But not only this connection is criticized; The new IC line 61, which connects Leipzig with Nuremberg and Karlsruhe, also suffers from similar problems.

Warer passenger numbers threaten

The negative effects of the high failure rates are already noticeable. With an analysis of 22 days of operating, it was found that the trains only drove on schedule on 10 days. This not only leads to a growing annoyance of the passengers, but could also lead to fewer people use the train in the long term. Drivers of buses and cars could migrate from rail traffic, which represents another challenge for mobility in East Thuringia.

Causes of the disorders

The causes of these disorders are diverse. Technical problems on the trains, lack of staff and construction sites are the main factors for the unreliable connections. Olaf Behr, the chairman of Pro Bahn in Thuringia, noted that a failure rate of over 50 percent damages passengers in rail transport.

Demands of the municipality

In response to the situation, the mayor and passenger representative have written an open letter to Deutsche Bahn. Among other things, they call for an improvement in the offer and the provision of more trains on the IC connections in East Thuringia. These demands not only reflect the frustration of passengers, but also the growing need for a reliable public transport system.

The current situation is a serious challenge for the Deutsche Bahn and the entire region. It remains to be seen how quickly and efficiently corresponding measures are taken to regain the trust of passengers and to improve the quality of rail transport.

- Nag