Friedländer Bahn receives 9 million euros for large expansion by 2026!

The Friedländer Bahn has a long history: passenger traffic was discontinued in 1994, while freight transport has only been running under conditions again since 2022. The trains are currently promoting finished products such as fertilizer. After the renovation, grain, lime, wood and many other goods are also transported with a forecast annual transport performance of 100,000 to 120,000 tons. This amount corresponds to about 2,800 truck transports and shows the high potential of the rail to relieve road traffic.

The renewal of the bridge between Ihlenfeld and Neverin is another aspect of the project. Costs of around 1.5 million euros are estimated for the renovation of the bridge, with funding from the state and the district. This not only offers economic impulses, but also improves connections for companies such as the Friedländer Landhandel, which is dependent on a reliable rail infrastructure.

Mobility offensive for the future

The state government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania sees great opportunities in this expansion project, both for passenger and freight transport. With the mobility offensive presented in April 2023, a connection between different transport companies is sought. This initiative is intended to help make rail traffic more attractive and to shift more traffic from the road to the rails in the long term.

The anticipation for the new possibilities is great, not only among political decision -makers, but also among local entrepreneurs who will benefit from an improved infrastructure. The project has the potential to increase the quality of life in the region and is a good step in the right direction for sustainable traffic planning, which also includes environmentally conscious aspects.