Berlin - Station design for i2030 infrastructure project begins
Stationes, where passengers feel comfortable and safe, are an indispensable contribution and help more and more people to see the benefits for themselves and use the good rail connections naturally, said Berlin's Transport Senator Ute Bonde. Her Brandenburg colleague Rainer Genilke (both CDU) added: "To make it possible for as many people as possible to participate in rail transport and for rail transport to gain even more attractiveness, a modern and barrier-free railway station design is necessary."
Stations should therefore be "multimodal thought out," that is, various means of transport should be considered. They should also be inviting, functional, and climate-friendly, it was further stated by the VBB.
The rail investment program i2030 includes various projects of public transport (OPNV) in the capital region. This includes, for example, the reactivation of the Potsdam Main Line in the southwest of Berlin or the Berlin Siemensbahn. In total, up to 200 kilometers of railway lines will be reactivated, new or expanded as part of the projects.
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Ute Bonde's passion for enhancing Berlin's transportation system extends to Brandenburg, as she advocates for modern and inclusive railway station designs to attract more consumers. Berlin and Brandenburg's collaboration on infrastructure projects, such as i2030, aims to improve rail traffic, including renewing the Potsdam Main Line and Berlin Siemensbahn. VBB supports this vision, emphasizing the importance of multimodal stations that cater to diverse transportation needs. To ensure smooth traffic flow in these upgraded rail routes, Ute Bonde and Rainer Genilke have highlighted the significance of executing railroad projects with consumer convenience and accessibility in mind.
