Eurobahn before takeover: District Day Soest decides on the future of rail traffic!

Eurobahn before takeover: District Day Soest decides on the future of rail traffic!

The NWL local transport association faces a significant decision on the takeover of the Eurobahn, a railway company that plays a central role in the Westphalia-Lippe region. According to lippe Welle plans to acquire the Eurobahn for a symbolic euro and Agree cities in the association. The Eurobahn, which runs around three quarters of the railway lines in Hamm, is in a financially tense situation, which underlines the need for this measure.

The district council in the Soest district is particularly active in this process to agree to the NWL takeover plan. However, this decision is still dependent on further permits, since the Hochsauerland district and the Höxter district must also give their approval by January 30, 2025. The corresponding meetings are scheduled for January 22nd.

political concerns and challenges

The discussion about the takeover is not without controversy. Various political groups have expressed their concerns in the past few weeks. The SPD in the Soest district in particular is concerned about the financial risks that could grow through the takeover. The party calls for the country to be possible for possible losses from guarantees, since the Eurobahn has generated losses in the millions in recent years, so WDR .

The district administrator of the district of Soest, Eva Irrgang, has also expressed critical voices about financial and organizational challenges that could go hand in hand with the takeover. She emphasizes that the risks remain unclear and fear that cities and circles could be asked to checkout if the costs may be increasing. So far, however, the state government has reacted to this concerns and has only announced the increase in funding for rail traffic.

Financing and future of the Eurobahn

Despite the concerns, there are also positive aspects in relation to the planned takeover. The financing of rail traffic is secured through flat rates of the federal and state governments. The NWL also had the costs checked by the expert and identified the takeover as the most cost -effective solution. Alternatives such as an immediate emergency to another company would be significantly more expensive and would increase the burdens for the circles.

For the citizens in Hamm and the surrounding region, the future of the Eurobahn is of great importance because it is an important connection within Germany. In addition, the Eurobahn in Heessen employs more than 100 people who hope for the maintenance of the company.

A success in the takeover could be the basis for a more stable and long -term development of local transport in the region, although the political bodies must be decisive in the coming weeks.