Economy is urging rail expansion: Hamburg-Hannover needs solutions!

Economy is urging rail expansion: Hamburg-Hannover needs solutions!

In today's world, the demands on rail traffic are increasingly higher. Michael Zeinert, the general manager of the IHK Lüneburg-Wolfsburg, has urgently pointed out that the capacities on the rail between Hamburg and Hanover urgently need to be increased. According to Celler press For the growing goods and passenger traffic.

The IHKLW has repeatedly pointed out the needs of companies in the region in its general assembly. This clear message shows the urgent need to expand the capacities immediately. The aim is to relax the situation on the rail and to improve the infrastructure as an important location factor.

capacity bottlenecks and economic pressure

The increasing amounts of transport are particularly alarming, which are accompanied by a revival of the economy. Zeinert has made it clear that it is high time to end the weighing processes and make clear decisions in order to find the best solution. Suggestions such as cross -law measures in noise protection could help to achieve consensus.

The rail network in Germany has a route length of around 38,400 km, which represents a decline compared to 1994. Nevertheless, the growth in passenger transport with around 40 percent and in freight transport with even 83 percent. The VHU refers to the advantages of the rail Goods transport and a good climate balance in passenger transport.

• doubling the passenger numbers by 2030
• Increase in the market share in freight transport to 25 percent by 2030

The performance of the state railway group, especially DB Netz, leaves something to be desired. High -frequency routes are often overloaded, which regularly leads to delays.

A look into the future

The German federal government has decided to strengthen the rail. This includes, among other things, the reduction in VAT in off -road traffic, the increase in flight tax and increased investments in rail transport. The need for an expansion is essential, especially in view of the considerable investment congestion, which prevails in the German rail network. Rail infrastructure in Germany compared to other countries, such as Switzerland and Austria, are significantly lower.

In the middle of the challenges, rail traffic offers an environmentally friendly alternative to reducing CO₂ emissions and promoting sustainable mobility. Time is forced and the need for action is clear: the rail must be expanded to keep up with the rapid development.