Senate - Kai Wegner would find a maglev train in Spandau "wonderful"
Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner sees maglev trains as an option for improving connections to the outskirts of the city. "The construction of a maglev train is an issue for the outer districts," the CDU politician told the Berliner Zeitung on Saturday. "You could connect the southern part of Spandau to Spandau station wonderfully with a maglev train." Other examples include Krampnitz or Lichtenberg in the direction of Brandenburg.
A working group set up by the Senate is currently discussing whether, how and where maglev trains could be built in Berlin. Wegner had already campaigned for the option in 2020. Now he said: "We also need to think about other forms of mobility in Berlin. There are several companies in Germany that offer this technology and are already selling maglev trains to China, for example." They are quiet and climate-friendly and can be built faster than subway trains.
A maglev train runs on a type of rail, but is kept in suspension by an electromagnetic field and can therefore travel very quickly. The best-known model in Germany is the Transrapid, which was to be used, for example, to connect Munich Airport to the city. The project was stopped after lengthy planning due to the expected high construction costs.
Interview with Kai Wegner in the Berliner Zeitung from 2.12.2023
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- Kai Wegner, Berlin's Governing Mayor, believes that maglev trains could significantly improve traffic connections to the city's outskirts, such as Spandau's southern part.
- The House of Representatives has formed a working group to explore the possibility of constructing maglev trains in Berlin, with Spandau's House of Representatives strongly advocating for this project.
- If built, a maglev train from Spandau to Spandau station could provide a seamless connection, similar to the proposed connection between Munich Airport and the city, which was halted due to high construction costs.
- Maglev trains, like the popular Transrapid model in Germany, run on special rails and utilize magnetic levitation to float above the tracks, allowing for faster travel times and reducing environmental impact.
- Lichtenberg is another potential location for a maglev train connection in Berlin, with the Senate and CDU politicians considering it a viable option to improve traffic and connect Berlin with neighboring Brandenburg.
- A maglev train can reach high speeds while being quieter and more eco-friendly than traditional subway trains, making it an attractive alternative for improving urban traffic in cities like Berlin.
- The Berlin newspaper reported that Kai Wegner expressed his support for maglev trains in Spandau and other parts of the city, highlighting their potential to enhance mobility and connectivity while reducing carbon emissions.
- Given the technological advancements in magnetic levitation train technology, German companies have been successful in exporting their products to countries like China, exposing the country to the benefits of sustainable and high-speed transportation options.
Source: www.stern.de
