Under the i2030 programme, the rail transport network will benefit from eight new rail transport routes. All eight routes will be ready by 2030. The programme was signed by Senator for Environment, Transport and Clime Protection, Regine Günther, Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Planning of the Land of Brandenburg, Kathrin Schneider, and Deutsche Bahn Infrastructure Manager, Ronald Pofalla.
Berlin and Brandenburg announced they are ready to finance preliminary studies in order to improve and extend the railway transport network in the region. Thus, the three programme signatories agreed to set up an i2030 board of directors which will hold its first meeting on 29 November.
Project planning according to the i2030 programme will be coordinated by Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) Transport Association and projects will be implemented in collaboration with the municipalities of Berlin, Brandenburg and national rail transport operator, Deutsche Bahn.
Eight new rail transport routes have been identified, next to other specific measures that require a set of works to increase network capacity in order to eliminate traffic bottlenecks or to introduce new rail transport services:
– Berlin – Spandau – Nauen
– Potsdamer Stammbahn
– Prignitz Express: Velten
– Nordbahn/Heidekrautbahn
– Express RE1 Regional Railway
– Berlin – Dresden: Rangsdorf
– Königs Wusterhausen rail station
– eliminate bottlenecks on the S-Bahn network and develop the network
“By signing the agreement, we create the premises for rail transport to remain attractive for the people in Berlin and Brandenburg, but also to meet the mobility need”, said Ronald Pofalla, Infrastructure Manager – Deutsche Bahn.
“Berlin is an expanding city and the integration with its metropolitan area is increasing. A visible sign of this fact is the increasing number of commuters on Berlin-Brandenburg route. These people need to travel by comfortable and reliable transport modes to and from their jobs. Rail transport infrastructure investments are necessary in rail stations and in trains. Over the next years, Berlin and Brandenburg will collaborate with Deutsche Bahn to make sure rail infrastructure is extended to meet customer’s needs”, pointed out Senator Regine Günther.
“We have to consider the development of the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region for the next 20 years. Planning and constructions take time, we must start with concrete plans so as not to slow down the dynamics of the capital region. Also, we must continue to support the region actively and stop asking ourselves whether the S-Bahn train or the regional train is the right solution. We will need both systems to face future challenges”, explained Minister Kathrin Schneider.
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