50 years of S-Bahn Magdeburg: A successful model for Saxony-Anhalt!

50 years of S-Bahn Magdeburg: A successful model for Saxony-Anhalt!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - Yesterday an important anniversary was celebrated: the S-Bahn Magdeburg, which has been traveling in Saxony-Anhalt for 50 years, was officially honored. Originally started as line A, the S-Bahn connects Schönebeck, Magdeburg, Stendal and Wittenberge on a distance of 130 kilometers with 30 stations. The Minister of Infrastructure, Dr. Lydia Hüskens, praised the dense station network and the modern electrical engines, which are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi. "The S-Bahn is a model of success that we want to further expand," she said at the celebration.

The S-Bahn Middle East, as it has been called since 2014, drive every hour and offers numerous switching options for long-distance traffic. DB Regio, the operator, emphasizes the high quality and reliability of local transport in northern Saxony-Anhalt. Christine Singer, chair of the regional management, assured that the S-Bahn always offers its 2 million passengers a competent partner. For more information about this anniversary and the current developments in the region, see the current reporting on www.lok-report.de .