Madsen criticizes cuts in federal funding for regional railroads

Politics - Madsen criticizes cuts in federal funding for regional railroads

Schleswig-Holstein's Minister of Economics and Transport Claus Ruhe Madsen (CDU) has criticized the federal government's plan to cut funding for local rail transport. This is absolutely counterproductive, Madsen told NDR on Friday.

Until now, the promise had been that more regionalization funds would come. "It is obvious that a lot of money is missing in the rail sector. I think that's a fatal signal." The federal government is talking about a cut of 350 million euros, which would mean around ten million euros less per year for Schleswig-Holstein, said Madsen.

Rail transport as a task had been transferred from the federal government to the federal states with the promise to finance it accordingly. "The federal government must also do this," the minister demanded. We are facing huge challenges. "In the end, we are faced with the choice of only being able to cancel transport services. That has nothing whatsoever to do with a mobility turnaround." The federal government's behavior is against any agreement. "I simply expect them to treat us a little differently."

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1. The CDU, being a prominent political party in Schleswig-Holstein, might express their concerns about the federal government's decision to reduce funding for regional railroads, as it could negatively impact the state's tourism industry.
2. The state parliament, representing the interests of Schleswig-Holstein, could press the Federal Government to reconsider the proposed reduction in funding for local rail transport, considering the impact it may have on the regional railroad and industry.
3. The NDR, a local news channel in Schleswig-Holstein, might cover the ongoing dispute between Claus Ruhe Madsen and the Federal Government regarding the reduction in funding for regional railroads, highlighting the potential implications for the state's economy and mobility.
4. The Industry sector in Schleswig-Holstein could voice their concerns about the reduction in funding for regional railroads, emphasizing on the importance of maintaining a reliable transportation system for the movement of goods, and thus, the overall growth and development of the region.

Source: www.stern.de