- Rail traffic remains unscathed despite the implementation of D-tickets.
Despite the extra expenditures for the Germany pass, Saxony-Anhalt won't trim down rail services right away. At the moment, there's no talk of such measures, a representative from the region's public transit company (Nasa) asserted when we inquired. Presently, discussions are ongoing regarding the growth and modernization agreement between the federal government and the states, intended to serve as a significant foundation for future funding.
The burden of rising costs is affecting the states. Schleswig-Holstein outlined reductions in June: budget adjustments were necessary, and the full maintenance of rail public transport couldn't be guaranteed from 2025, they declared - two percent of transport services on the rail would be slashed. The objective is to bridge the gap in the upcoming years.
Local authorities hint at withdrawing from the Germany pass
One contentious issue is also the expenses linked to the Germany pass, which lets you travel on buses and trains across the country, without limit, for 49 euros per month. However, for the upcoming year, the transport ministers of the states have hinted at a price rise. Lately, the districts of Saxony-Anhalt have suggested leaving the Germany pass due to a squabble over financial equity between the state and the municipalities.
In light of financial inequities, Saxony-Anhalt has considered withdrawing from the Germany pass, as the additional costs strain their budget. Furthermore, some regions, like Schleswig-Holstein, have already outlined reductions in transportation services due to the financial burden of maintaining rail public transport.
