Homburg-Zweibrücken: Comeback of the railway ensures exciting discussions!

Homburg-Zweibrücken: Comeback of the railway ensures exciting discussions!

In a fully occupied meeting room of the Homburg town hall, there was a public discussion recently to reactivate the railway line between Homburg and Zweibrücken. Older citizens in particular remember the times when trains ran on this route. The interest in the return of public rail transport is high, but opinions on it are shared. Many citizens expressed both their support and concerns about the planned measures. reports of extensive questions about the planning of the route and the commitment of the city.

The reactivation is planned for the end of 2028. As the SR will be started from 2024 with the electrification and modernization of the railway line. Interference such as cutting trees and bushes are already underway, while the clearing work is to be reinforced after the breeding season in October.

regional mobility concept

Homburg plans a comprehensive mobility concept to connect new stops to the traffic routes. This is particularly important because the route was shut down over 30 years ago and the current plans for many residents also become physically tangible. SR there are certain requirements where it has to be implemented.

The Mayor of Homburg, Michael Forster, emphasizes the importance of the project for both the city and for local public transport. Minister of Mobility Petra Berg also emphasizes the advantages of reactivation for climate protection and regional attractiveness. These aspects are in line with the nationwide goals to significantly expand rail transport by 2030. The Federal Government is planning a doubling of traffic in rail passenger traffic and would like to significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions, as the vdv reports.

The reactivation of the railway line could be of crucial importance for many rural regions and middle centers. According to estimates, 325 railway lines are to be reactivated nationwide in order to bring orphaned stations back to the net and to improve the connection to the rail network. vdv states that of the 122 middle centers in Germany, which could not be reactivated 72.

The city of Homburg strives to offer the citizens regular information about the progress of the project. Annual information events are to take place alternately in Homburg and Zweibrücken. In addition, an email address was set up to address the concerns and questions from the citizens directly. Despite the challenges, such as high costs and legal hurdles, the future of the railway line between Homburg and Zweibrücken seems to be on a promising path.