Timetable change: more modern trains and longer booking periods
The annual rail timetable change is coming up on Sunday. Passengers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will benefit from new connections and even modernized trains.
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Timetable change: more modern trains and longer booking periods
The annual rail timetable change is coming up in December. Passengers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will benefit from new connections and even modernized trains.
Municipalities and transport companies demand more money for public transport
Saxony's cities and transport companies want more money from the federal and state governments for local transport. Otherwise there is a threat of service cuts. They are demanding investments of 200 million euros per year.
Bus companies in favor of expanding routes
According to bus associations, the introduction of the Deutschlandticket is a fare revolution. Now they are also calling for a supply revolution. Especially in the countryside.
Saxony's transport minister appeals to the CDU: do not jeopardize the Deutschlandticket
The break-up of the Ampel coalition could jeopardize the continuation of initiated projects. The future of the Deutschlandticket is also still uncertain.
Rail expands connections to the Baltic Sea and Switzerland
In December, the railroads traditionally change their timetable. This changes in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Alstom plans to close the plant in Görlitz by 2026
The train manufacturer Alstom's plant in eastern Saxony will close in around a year and a half. However, other locations are also affected by the French company's plans.
Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen plans to invest in new railroad depot and trains
In the Chemnitz model, several lines connect the city with the surrounding area. The trains use railroad and streetcar lines. A new depot is now to be built for this purpose.
Modernization of the Chemnitz railroad arch completed
The initially planned demolition was met with fierce protest: Deutsche Bahn has now made the more than 110-year-old Chemnitz viaduct fit for the future.
Saxon transport companies receive millions in funding for climate-friendly buses
Saxony's Ministry of Transport is providing millions in funding for local public transport. The subsidies are intended to help achieve the climate protection targets in the state and make public transport more attractive.
87 million euros for new hydrogen center in Chemnitz
Hydrogen is seen as a key to the energy transition. In the future, it could be used to fuel trucks and supply energy to industry. Chemnitz is at the forefront of these developments.
Railroad tunnel in the Ore Mountains: cooperation on fire protection
From Dresden to Prague in an hour by train - the construction of the rail tunnel in the Ore Mountains should make this possible. The municipalities along the route are now getting help with a key issue.
Trilex trains no longer stop in Bischofswerda
The Länderbahn operates routes in the East Saxon region. Now there are problems with the infrastructure at the Bischofswerda railroad junction - with consequences for the Trilex.
Continued delays and cancellations in ICE traffic
Since Friday morning, Deutsche Bahn has been struggling with a signal box problem on a section of the Nuremberg-Bamberg ICE line. Passengers on long-distance services are feeling the consequences.
Delays and cancellations on the Munich-Berlin ICE route
Malfunction in the signal box and at signals: Nothing has been working on a section of the Nuremberg-Bamberg line since the early hours of the morning - with consequences for long-distance train passengers.
Faster trains planned between Berlin and Görlitz
The Cottbus-Weißwasser-Görlitz section is to be upgraded to double track and electrified to enable faster trains.
Scholz defends government balance sheet with works councils
Olaf Scholz meets works councils - and gives a private insight as well as an outlook on new laws. The Chancellor still has a tube television.
Negotiations on new contract between MFAG and DHL at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG and DHL are negotiating a new contract for the freight center at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Improved contract conditions achieved for the airport operator.
Saxony increases funding for local public transport
Saxony is providing additional money for municipal transport associations to counteract cost increases in local public transport.
Saxony increases funding for public transport - improving planning and funding security for municipal transport associations
Saxony secures additional funding for municipal transport associations and aims to improve planning and funding security in local public transport.
Suspicion of fraud in climate protection projects in China by oil companies
ZDF research uncovers possible fraud in climate protection projects in China. Oil companies such as Shell are apparently using fictitious projects to reduce CO2 emissions.
Significant increase in the number of public e-charging points in Saxony
The number of publicly accessible charging points in Saxony has increased significantly. There are currently 4386 charging points available.
Number of e-charging points in Saxony has risen sharply
According to the Federal Ministry of Transport, there are 4386 publicly accessible charging points in Saxony, of which 3526 are normal and 860 are fast-charging points.
Transport ministers from all over the world meet in Leipzig
Times of crisis require special measures: Transport ministers from all over the world meet in Leipzig to discuss climate neutrality, road safety and artificial intelligence.
City-Bahn Chemnitz: No all-clear for passengers after train driver strike
No all-clear after the latest wave of strikes: Management expects next strike call by train drivers' union, which wants to fight for a 35-hour week.
City-Bahn Chemnitz: Strike ended - but passengers must be prepared for further cancellations
After the latest train drivers' strike, there is no all-clear for passengers on the Chemnitz City-Bahn. The management is expecting further cancellations.
City-Bahn wage dispute escalates: duration of strike open
The dispute between the train drivers' union GDL and City-Bahn Chemnitz has reached a new level of escalation - to the dismay of schoolchildren and commuters. The railroad company's lines have been on strike again since Wednesday afternoon. For the time being, the union has remained silent about how ..
Only six rail video travel centers in the southeast
Personal advice when booking a rail journey, even when the travel center is closed? Video services make it possible. But the south-east has some catching up to do.
Renewed strikes at City-Bahn Chemnitz
The trial of strength between the train drivers' union GDL and Chemnitz City-Bahn continues. At short notice, the GDL has announced that it will be striking the lines from noon on Tuesday until 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the railroad company announced. As a result, commuters and schoolchildren wil ..
Restrictions on railroad lines
Train travelers between Berlin and Munich and Berlin and Frankfurt can expect disruptions from this Thursday. Digital control technology is to be installed on the Berlin - Halle/Leipzig section. Deutsche Bahn announced on Wednesday that there will be individual train and stop cancellations as well a ..
Passenger association Pro Bahn calls for student Germany ticket as an upgrade option for Saxony
The passenger association Pro Bahn is calling for the introduction of a student Germany ticket in Saxony as an upgrade option to the education ticket in order to offer students a cost-effective way to travel throughout Germany.
Ban on taking e-scooters on LVB buses and trains from May
Passengers of Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) will no longer be allowed to take e-scooters with them from May due to safety risks and fire protection concerns.
Public transport strikes during A-level exams: Review demanded
The announced warning strikes in local transport coincide with the exam period. The Saxon Minister of Education is concerned about the pupils and is calling for a review of the strike plans.
Verdi surveys members in the wage dispute in regional scheduled services in Saxony
Verdi asks members about AVN's offer in the wage dispute in regional scheduled services in Saxony
Construction work on the railroad line between Merseburg and Querfurt starts in April
Modernization of tracks and stations with replacement services
Price increase in the VVO: Passengers in the Dresden area have to pay more
Passengers in the Dresden area must be prepared for higher prices on local transport
Deutsche Bahn relies on hybrid locomotives with electricity and chip fat
Deutsche Bahn wants to make its freight transport more environmentally friendly and is relying on hybrid locomotives powered by electricity and diesel from chip fat.
Deutsche Bahn presents new hybrid locomotives powered by chip fat and electricity
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is presenting new hybrid locomotives that run on chip fat and electricity to make freight transport more environmentally friendly.
Heavy goods vehicles block traffic on the A4 near Waldhufen
Two broken-down heavy goods vehicles blocked traffic on the A4 near Waldhufen. Tunnel closed, roadworks cleared, charges filed.
Positive results after introduction of new MDV ticket app
MDV passengers are increasingly buying tickets digitally and cashlessly. New 'Fairtiq' app successfully launched.
Severe restrictions expected in local transport
People in Saxony must once again prepare themselves for considerable restrictions in local transport. The trade union Verdi has called on employees of local public transport companies in the state to go on an all-day warning strike on Friday. In Leipzig and Dresden, the strike is to be extended to S ..
Warning strike: restrictions on local transport expected
Regional transport in Saxony is expected to be restricted on Thursday and Friday. The trade union Verdi has called for a two-day warning strike. In the districts of Vogtlandkreis, Zwickau, Erzgebirgskreis, Mittelsachsen, Meißen, Sächsische Schweiz/Osterzgebirge, Bautzen and Görlitz as well as in the ..
Price increase for Harz narrow-gauge railroads (HSB)
The prices for trips on the Harz narrow-gauge railroads will rise on March 1, including for the Harzquerbahn and Selketalbahn.
Price increase for the Harz narrow-gauge railroads (HSB)
The prices for travel on the Harz narrow-gauge railroads will increase on March 1. Reasons and details of the fare adjustment.
A27 closure becomes a waiting game
The highway 27 north of Bremen is closed for the time being because the road is in danger of subsiding. This also has consequences for heavy goods vehicles transporting components for wind turbines, for example.
Schreiner: Protect the cab industry from dubious competition
The cab industry in Berlin is under pressure. The number of companies is falling. At the same time, there are numerous illegal hire cars that can be booked via an app. The transport senator wants to take action against this.
Fridays for Future: "Local transport strikes are climate strikes"
Fridays for Future is also protesting with Verdi during the announced warning strikes in local transport under the name "Wir fahren zusammen". Why the climate movement is joining workers' protests.
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs sticks to test center for railroad technology
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs Martin Dulig (SPD) remains committed to a test center for railroad technology (Tetis) in the east of the state.
Restrictions on Trilex services in eastern Saxony
The Länderbahn announces restrictions on Trilex services in eastern Saxony due to vegetation work.
Solar technology for vehicles: New production facility in Zwenkau creates 120 jobs
The company "Opes Solar Mobility" is planning to produce special solar technology for vehicles such as trucks, motorhomes and buses in Zwenkau from the end of this year. This is expected to create around 120 jobs.
Central German S-Bahn trains slightly less punctual than in previous years
The S-Bahn in Central Germany is one of the most punctual in Germany, according to an evaluation, but has lost some of its reliability in recent years. In 2023, 95.6 percent of stops were reached on time, according to an answer from the Federal Ministry of Transport to a question from Green Party MP ..
Federal Minister of Transport denies postponement of rail projects in Saxony
Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing confirms implementation of all planned rail projects in Saxony
Digital high-speed test field launched in the Ore Mountains
A digital test field for rail travel of the future has been opened in the Ore Mountains. New applications and the new rail radio FRMCS are being tested there.
German-Czech consortium plans to develop a CO2-neutral hydrogen motorcycle
A German-Czech consortium is planning to develop a new type of hydrogen motorcycle that meets European approval standards. The motorcycle is to be built as a demonstration model by the end of 2025 and will support delivery services and parcel deliverers in city centers.
Development measures adopted for Leipzig's northern area
The industrial area north of Leipzig is to be made more attractive for companies and employees with better transport links. Saxony's Economics Minister Martin Dulig (SPD) agreed on this with representatives of local authorities and transport associations on Wednesday. "We want to create more commitm ..
Saxony's transport minister welcomes commitment to the Deutschlandticket
Saxony's Transport Minister Martin Dulig has welcomed the commitment to the Deutschlandticket. This is an important signal of reliability for users, the SPD politician announced on Tuesday.
Deutsche Bahn prepares for six-day strike by train drivers
Deutsche Bahn is preparing for the announced six-day strike by train drivers and has drawn up an emergency timetable. Train services will be severely disrupted.
Saxony's farmers' association stops blockades for the time being
The farmers' association in Saxony wants to stop the blockades at highway entrances and important roads for the time being. Farmers' president Torsten Krawczyk summed up the week of action as a success.
GDL strike: Deutsche Bahn prepares for the end of the strike
On the third day of the nationwide strike by the train drivers' union GDL, Deutsche Bahn is preparing for the end of the strike in the evening. According to a railroad spokeswoman in Leipzig, more trains will be running on regional routes by then. Traffic should be running normally again on Saturday ..
Train drivers' strike - Deutsche Bahn again with emergency timetable
On the second day of the nationwide train drivers' strike, the emergency timetable of the railroad has started again. A railroad spokeswoman in Leipzig said on Thursday that travelers had obviously adjusted well to the situation. There were no overcrowded trains or long queues at the railroad inform ..
Deutsche Bahn emergency timetable due to the train drivers' strike
Start of the train drivers' strike leads to the introduction of the Deutsche Bahn emergency timetable. Restrictions in local transport.
Train drivers' union strike affects regional trains in Saxony
The warning strike announced by the train drivers' union GDL will also affect passengers on some regional trains in Saxony.
GDL warning strike: Rail travelers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia must expect considerable restrictions
Rail travelers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia must expect considerable restrictions due to the upcoming GDL warning strike.
Demonstrations expected at A4 junctions - citizens' hotline active
In protest against the planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, demonstrations are expected today at all junctions of the Autobahn 4 between Hermsdorf and the border crossing to Poland. In addition, a rally is planned at the "An der Neiße" rest area as well as several events and parades in the surrou ..
Improvements to agricultural subsidies are not enough
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer considers the federal government's announced improvements to the motor vehicle tax for farmers and agricultural diesel to be insufficient. "The federal government's concession on agricultural subsidies is not enough," the CDU politician announced on Thu ..
Chemnitz, Dresden and Leipzig receive millions for streetcar expansion
Chemnitz, Dresden and Leipzig will receive a total of 35.6 million euros for the expansion of their streetcar networks.
Free State funds National Hydrogen Center in Chemnitz
Saxony is providing around 15 million euros from the state budget until 2028 for the establishment of the National Hydrogen Center (HIC) in Chemnitz. The Free State is thus supporting the project in addition to the federal funding that has been promised. On behalf of the cabinet, an administrative a ..
Timetable change: More connections on long-distance services
In December, Deutsche Bahn traditionally changes its timetable. New connections and more trains are added for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The region is to be better connected to the major cities in the north and south.
Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President calls for better infrastructure connections in the new federal states
Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Reiner Haseloff is calling for better infrastructure links between the new federal states and Berlin and Eastern Europe. He emphasizes the need for more direct international connections from Berlin and improved train connections between Dresden, Magdeburg and Berlin. He also focuses on the demographic challenges facing the East and calls for more freedom in the allocation of university places in order to combat the shortage of doctors.
Disruptions also possible on the East German railroad
The private railroad company Odeg is also expecting disruptions and cancellations on its lines due to the warning strike by the train drivers' union GDL. As Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn uses the infrastructure of Deutsche Bahn, restrictions are possible, Odeg announced in Berlin on Wednesday. However, Odeg ..
After five months, the ports on the Upper Elbe are once again served by cargo ships
After five months of low water, cargo ships can once again call at the ports on the Upper Elbe. A total of eleven loads were loaded in Dresden, containing transformers and coolers for machines and rotors. Further shipments are planned.
Bus drivers in short supply: Association for more lateral entrants
There is a serious shortage of bus drivers in local public transport. The situation is so tense that some companies are sometimes operating with emergency timetables or have to turn down bookings for school trips, for example, said the head of the Central German Bus Association, Mario König, in Erfu ..
MPs criticize conditions on Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line
Members of the Bundestag Detlef Müller (SPD) and Bernhard Herrmann (Greens) have criticized major problems with the Leipzig-Chemnitz rail link.
Government factions want speed in infrastructure construction
The government factions in Berlin want to speed up the construction of infrastructure projects. In addition to highway projects, rail lines are also to be expanded.
Germany and Czech Republic to expand and modernize rail links
Germany and the Czech Republic have confirmed their intention to expand and modernize rail links between the two countries.
Number of commuters in Saxony on the rise
The number of commuters in Saxony increased in the first half of 2022, according to the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) in Bonn.
Proposal for the traffic turnaround
The traffic turnaround is no good as an ideological dispute. Car traffic in large cities and metropolitan areas is often on the verge of collapse and pollutes the environment. Suburban connections by public transport and commuter trains often do not work well. Doubling spending on public transit and long-distance commuter rail is needed. There is also a need to shift freight traffic back from highways to rail and waterways. The goal should be large-scale container loading onto rail and waterways. Freight forwarding should only take place over the last mile.
Long school journeys for trainees in Saxony: need for accommodation and better local transport
A survey shows that more than a quarter of all apprentices in Saxony travel more than an hour and a half to get to vocational school. A third have to travel more than 50 kilometers and need accommodation. The chambers are calling for a swift stocktaking of the situation and better framework conditions for training.
Amazon closes its air freight center in Leipzig/Halle
The world's largest online mail order company Amazon is closing its air freight center at Leipzig/Halle Airport. 400 employees are affected.