Nostalgietrip: With the piglet tax from Neubrandenburg to Friedland!

Nostalgietrip: With the piglet tax from Neubrandenburg to Friedland!

Neubrandenburg, Deutschland - On July 12, 2025 the time had finally come: The passenger association Neubrandenburg-friedland-am-12-juli-2025/ "> Pro Bahn organized a nostalgia trip with the historical" piglet taxi "from Neubrandenburg to Friedland. The route, which leads over the Neubrandenburg Central Station, which leads the industrial district, Ihlenfeld and Staven, was not only an impressive contemporary witness, but also part of an offensive initiative for reactivating decommissioned railway lines in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

The special trip that was already fully booked offered the participants a journey of around 90 minutes per route. The return to Neubrandenburg took place two hours later, so the guests had enough time to explore the sights in Friedland. Not only did historical aspects of the route were presented, but also discussed on future offers in rail passenger transport (SPNV). People were happy about a fine interaction of enjoyment and information while experiencing the nostalgic flair.

a route with history

The railway line between Neubrandenburg and Friedland has a long history. Passenger transport was discontinued in 1994, but the reactivation is now being checked at high pressure. In the expectation of a passenger volume of around 534 people on working days, the route could soon be used again for regular operation. By the end of 2026, it is planned to expand the tracks for freight trains up to 70 km/h, which makes the route not only interesting for the people, but also for freight traffic. Uckermarkurier emphasizes that the track systems of the old Friedländer train have been recovered by nature offered an interesting sight for the nostalgic train trip.

The idea for reactivating the route is part of the mobility offensive of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, as the transport company makes clear. The need for railway trips increases, even in the course of post-pandemic return to normal. These developments underline the measure to revive rail paths as environmentally friendly and efficient means of transport. The Allianz Pro Schiene reports that reactivations can improve the connection of places and thus increase regional attractiveness.

The future of the rail

Reactivation of railway lines in Germany is a trend that has developed steadily since the rail reform in 1994. Over 900 kilometers have already been put into operation. The focus on increased use of the rail could help to significantly increase the number of passengers by 2030, according to the Federal Government's forecasts. Existing tracks and train systems offer the possibility of reviving old connections without making new investments.

The initiative of the passenger association and the positive response from the guests show how important such projects are and that interest in railway trips is unbroken. The next steps to reactivate this historical route are in the starting blocks and promise a promising future for the region and its mobility.