Reichsburg-shuttle line 701: The new hit in the district of Cochem-Zell!

Reichsburg-shuttle line 701: The new hit in the district of Cochem-Zell!

The Reichsburg shuttle (line 701) has established itself as an undisputed star in the district of Cochem-Zell. The shuttle brings tourists from Endertplatz to the Majestic Reichsburg Cochem every day, which sits about 100 meters of altitude over the city on a rock. According to the Rhein-Zeitung represent.

The restructuring of local public transport (public transport) in the Cochem-Zell region is perceived as problematic by many. Nevertheless, there are positive signals that the shuttle's income could benefit directly to the circle. This could result in fundamental change in the financial support of public transport in the district.

Availability of the Reichsburg Cochem

The Reichsburg cannot only be reached with the shuttle; The footpath from the Cochemer train station to the castle is also a popular option. The path takes about 45 minutes and begins on Ravenéstrasse, leads across the Endertplatz and along Bernstrasse. Then follow at the market square of Schlossstrasse to the castle.

For adventurous people there is an alternative path that leads past the St. Rochus plague chapel, whereby additional 10 minutes should be planned. The shuttle is temporarily running between the “Endertplatz” stop and “Reichsburg-Alte Linde”. From the latter it is only around 150 meters over a steep path to the castle, as on the website of the in detail.

The positive developments and the success of the Reichsburg shuttle are also part of a more comprehensive change in local public transport. According to the VDV annual report , this change not only comprises the improvement of existing lines, but is also in the context of current questions about public transport and railway goods traffic.

The statistics of the VDV offer detailed insights into trends and developments in the industry, whereby numerous data from member companies and the Federal Statistical Office come. This information is crucial for a sound development of local transport in the Cochem-Zell district and beyond.

Overall, it can be seen that the Reichsburg shuttle plays a central role in the district both touristically and economically and may be a model for future public transport projects.