Trier Central Station: Refurbishment causes excitement and confusion!

Trier Central Station: Refurbishment causes excitement and confusion!

Deutsche Bahn is planning a renovation of the Trier Central Station, financed by federal funding. This decision is met with violent criticism from the Pro Bahn passenger association, which is concerned about the inadequate plans. The state chairer Noah Wand criticizes the confusing track situation - with double labeled tracks - and also demands a third platform and shorter approaches to the tracks. Accessibility and weather -protected paths to the toilet are also essential points that have been ignored so far.

Pro Bahn sees a dependency on the funding, which could make Deutsche Bahn to choose only cost -effective solutions instead of making the necessary investments for a real improvement. Wall fears that the already dilapidated conditions will be further deteriorated in the coming years, since the train is not willing to go beyond what is necessary. Passers -by also complain that the train station is not a visitor magnet and extreme efforts would be necessary to make it attractive again. The railway plans to make the building more attractive and energy -efficient, but remains unclear when the conversions will begin. Further information on the planned renovation can be found www.swr.de .