Strong protest for fast train expansion from Berlin to Rügen!

Strong protest for fast train expansion from Berlin to Rügen!

A lively protest withdrawal for the rapid expansion of the railway line from Berlin to Rügen is expected on Monday, June 24, 2025. The campaign alliance for the Western Pomerania Magistrals, supported by several mayors: inside from the region, wants to point out the urgency of this traffic investment project with a public action. The train will advance to the former Chancellor Merz, as reported by the Nordkurier

The expansion of this important connection between Berlin and Rügen, which was originally supposed to be interpreted for trains at speeds of up to 160 km/h, but currently stagnates at 120 km/h, is criticized by the mayors: inside from Anklam, Stralsund, Greifswald and Pasewalk. These politicians have already written a fire letter to the federal government in order to draw attention to the progressive delays. The rbb24 reports that the project can be fully stopped for cost reasons.

required measures and challenges

In the fire letter, the mayors express concern about the employment of the plans that have already been started, which, according to the government officials, were stopped at the beginning of 2024. "We have the impression that the expansion is at risk due to a lack of financing commitments," said one of the statements. In view of the fact that the travel time between Berlin and Rügen could potentially shorten by half an hour, the regional politicians want a rapid implementation of the project, which could also contribute to the attractiveness of the Vorpommern tourism region. As ndr , the planning is still unknown.

The situation is still complicated by the fact that the railway must currently concentrate on the renovation of the core network. Ost representative Carsten Schneider had promised in October 2023 that the expansion of the Western Pomerania Magistrale should precede faster, but progress is not available. Talks between the federal, state and train continue to run, but the perspectives are not very encouraging.

The protest continues

In addition to the political efforts, a number of celebrations run in the region: VFC Anklam will present a new mascot on Wednesday, and in Polzow near Pasewalk, a festival week begins on the occasion of the 650th anniversary of the village. In addition, Sparkasse Uecker-Randow celebrates its 190th anniversary on June 28th with a summer festival. Despite the political doubts, the Western Pomerania region remains lively, and the citizens: inside continue to work for their interests.