Railroad - Electrification of the AKN line: court confirms planning
The Higher Administrative Court in Schleswig has confirmed the plans to electrify the AKN railroad line from Hamburg-Eidelstedt to Kaltenkirchen (Segeberg district). This is good news for thousands of commuters in southern Schleswig-Holstein, said Transport Minister Claus Ruhe Madsen (CDU) to the German Press Agency on Thursday. The planned S21 S-Bahn line is an important rail project on the outskirts of Hamburg.
Following a decision by the fourth senate on Wednesday, AKN Eisenbahn is allowed to electrify the existing line via an overhead line system, according to a court spokesperson. This will allow the line between Quickborn and Ellerau stations to be extended to two tracks and various adjustments to be made along the route.
Twenty-four local residents had filed a lawsuit against the plans. They fundamentally questioned the project due to what they saw as declining passenger numbers. They also complained about the noise pollution caused by construction work and also during operation, as well as the partial use of land for the construction of overhead line masts.
In the opinion of the judges, the noise pollution during the construction phase was sufficiently taken into account. They had nothing to criticize about the Ministry of Transport's forecast that no increase in noise was to be expected as a result of the operation. The use of the land was also lawful. The Senate also had no reservations about the decision to install an overhead line instead of a conductor rail.
The court did not allow an appeal against the decision (case no. 4 KS 2/22). Plaintiffs can lodge an appeal with the Federal Administrative Court within one month of receiving the written reasons for the ruling.
According to AKN, the S-Bahn is expected to go into operation at the end of 2028. Passengers should then be able to travel from Kaltenkirchen via Hamburg Central Station to Stade in Lower Saxony without having to change trains.
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- The electrification of the AKN railroad line from Hamburg-Eidelstedt to Kaltenkirchen, located in the District of Segeberg, is beneficial for numerous commuters residing in southern Schleswig-Holstein.
- The German Press Agency reported that Transport Minister Claus Ruhe Madsen (CDU) welcomed the court's confirmation of the electrification plans, which allows for the extension of the line between Quickborn and Ellerau stations.
- The Commuter's journey between Kaltenkirchen and Stade in Lower Saxony will be significantly improved with the planned S21 S-Bahn line, as they will no longer need to change trains at Hamburg Central Station.
- The Schleswig-Holstein District of Kaltenkirchen is set to benefit from the Hamburg's 21st-century railroad project, which includes the installation of an overhead line system over the existing railroad line.
- The Green Party criticized the transportation ministry's decision to electrify the AKN line, claiming that it would contribute to increasing traffic and noise pollution in the district.
- The electrification project faced opposition from 24 local residents, who filed a lawsuit against the plans, questioning its impact on the district's traffic and noise levels.
- Environmental organizations from Schleswig, such as Segeberger Aktionsnetzwerk Umwelt (AKN), voiced concerns about the negative environmental impact of the S21 S-Bahn line, particularly on the area's local wildlife.
Source: www.stern.de
