Saxony-Anhalt's Public Transport Faces €42M-€77M Revamp by 2040
Public transport in Saxony-Anhalt faces significant challenges, with ticket sales covering only a quarter of operational expenses. The VDV (Association of German Transport Companies) has outlined two scenarios to improve services, ranging from €42 million to €77 million annually by 2040.
The cheaper option involves tackling maintenance issues, transitioning to emission-free vehicles, and implementing digital control systems. This would address immediate concerns and improve efficiency.
The more expensive scenario, however, aims for a more comprehensive transformation. It includes expanding street and city rail networks by 40% in unspecified cities, and introducing flexible, on-demand buses in rural areas. The VDV estimates this could benefit about half of Saxony-Anhalt's population. Currently, challenges include aging infrastructure, skilled labor shortages, and increasing breakdowns and cancellations due to insufficient funding.
Alexander Möller, VDV's managing director, believes that better quality, more connections, and flexibility can be achieved in Saxony-Anhalt's public transport system. The proposed scenarios, with their respective costs, offer a roadmap towards improving services and enhancing passenger experience.
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