Neubrandenburg: Historical railway line is to be revived on July 12th!

Neubrandenburg: Historical railway line is to be revived on July 12th!

In recent years, the topic of rail in Germany has experienced a real renaissance. There are also positive developments in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania that make the hearts of the train lovers beat faster. The railway line between Neubrandenburg and Friedland, which was taken out after over 100 years on January 14, 1994, is now the focus of possible reactivation. As the Nordkurier reports on July 12th, plans a special trip to this for rail passenger traffic (SPNV) Connection to advertise.

The route that extends over 22 kilometers is in poor condition. Currently only the freight traffic, which is traveling with what felt like walking speeds. In the meantime, there are already freight trains on the route, which, however, take about 70 minutes for the entire trip. According to estimates, the repair of the route would cost 8.68 million euros, as is clear in different analyzes.

A look into the future of the railway line

The current discussions on reactivation are part of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state traffic plan, which aims to modernize rail transport. There are already positive signals from the responsible authorities: state funds have already been approved, and a positive report from the Federal Railway Authority is expected in September 2025. In the event of a favorable course, the first renovation work could begin at the end of 2024, reports the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern/haff-mueritz/bahnstrecke-frecke-friedland-neubrandenburg-werd--Sanierte

The potential analysis, which was presented in early April 2025, predicts a number of passengers of around 534 people on working days, which underpins the need for this connection. This makes the planned special trip, which runs in Neubrandenburg at 9.40 a.m. and arrives in Friedland at 11.12 a.m.

political and social interest

The reactivation of the railway line is not only an important infrastructural project, but also a sign that the rail in Germany is celebrating a comeback. More and more people value a good connection and see the train as an environmentally friendly mobility option, which the federal government has also clearly defined in its goals for the coming years. The aim is to double the passenger numbers compared to 2018 to 2030, such as the Allianz Pro Schiene emphasized.

The special trip on July 12th is a first step to draw attention to the reactivation. Interested parties can explore the sights in Friedland and find out about the history of the railway line. Tickets are available for 17 euros for adults and 10 euros for children. The return trip takes place at 12.35 p.m., so that an exciting day in the city center of Friedland is possible.

The coming months will be crucial and preparations will be in full swing. If everything goes according to plan, a closure of the gap in rail traffic between Neubrandenburg and Friedland could soon become a reality, in the sense of sustainable mobility and strengthening regional connections.