Railway reactivation Aurich-Babelitz: hopes and fears in the district

Railway reactivation Aurich-Babelitz: hopes and fears in the district

Aurich, Deutschland - in Aurich something happens! The “Ran to the Bahn” initiative has caused a lot of attention in recent weeks by strengthening the reactivation of the Aurich -Babelitz railway line. After decades of decoupling from local rail traffic, hopes are high to give the region's project a new upswing. According to NWZ online there are a total of six routes for possible reactivation in Lower Saxony planned, including the section from Aurich to Abelitz.

Before the trains can roll again, the project is on a sign. It is about awarding around 60 million euros - a sum that is only provided if the population is closed behind the project. The planned connection could make up a distance of around 13 kilometers, which leads from Aurich via Abelitz to Emden in about 20 minutes. This would relieve many commuters and offer an exciting alternative to the car, especially with regard to the connection to long -distance transport in Emden.

The concerns of the citizens

But where there is light, there is often also shadow. In South Brookmerland there is resistance to the project. Critics fear that the planned closures of level crossings, 59 of 77 should be omitted, that the municipality and Moordorf could "cut". The fear of less access and more isolation is great, and some citizens are worried that the safety of the transitions is not guaranteed.

Despite these concerns, the organizers rely on transparency and dialogue. Citizens should be included in the process, and skeptics should also have their say. The district of Aurich is located according to District of Aurich shortly before the submission of a feasibility study that is examined technical, economic and legal aspects of reactivation.

an important step for the future

A steering area of ​​the state parliament has already classified the project as economically sensible and eligible. It is clear that the nationwide trend towards using the rail could also achieve Aurich. Since the DB reform of 1994, with the aim of getting more traffic on the rails, passenger and freight transport has been growing continuously. Deutsche Bahn has also increased its investments in recent years to bring the infrastructure to shape, even though there is still a lot to do. The Deutsche Bahn also plans a modernization program to increase the traffic service in rail transport.

The reactivation of the Aurich -Babelitz route could not only offer an environmentally friendly alternative to driving, but also noticeably increase the quality of life of the people in the region. It remains to be seen whether it is possible to address the concerns of the citizens and successfully bring the project to the rails. However, one thing is certain: Aurich has set the course for an exciting future in rail traffic.