Tram chaos in Munich: 60 million for 700 meters remain unused!
Tram chaos in Munich: 60 million for 700 meters remain unused!
In Munich, the plans for a new tram connection are on the brink. The construction of the tram line to Johanneskirchen, which was originally supposed to begin in autumn 2023, was stopped abruptly. The reason: a lack of approval from the government of Upper Bavaria. This has imposed a construction freeze, since no agreement could be reached at short notice during a discussion date that is part of the planning approval process. The planning approval notification is now urgently needed for construction, such as the
The tram line in question is part of the approximately 13 km long tram north tangent, from which the section through the English garden and further by Schwabing has now been abandoned. So there are only 700 meters in Johanneskirchen that are to be realized. A new request with updated passenger forecasts could possibly be necessary, as lawyer Ziegler notes. A spokesman for the Munich Transport Society (MVG) confirms that the current forecasts are based on the longer north tangent, which is now in the suspension. The situation caused a lot of excitement in the city council. CSU City Councilor Fabian Ewald makes it clear that he demands better use of the funds for the 700-meter-long route for the 60 million euros invested. In his opinion, it is irresponsible to put so much money into a section that doesn't work properly. In contrast, Green City Councilor Paul Bickelbacher emphasizes the importance of the tram for the Munich transport network. He sees the tram as a better and more environmentally friendly alternative to the bus. SPD boss Anne Hübner accuses the city administration that there may be political interests behind the cancellations. However, she at the same time emphasizes that the city council has to act as part of its financial options. The topic is also complicated by the upcoming soil investigations, which take place from July 3 to 15. These examinations are intended to check the load-bearing capacity of the soil and are important for the application for the commissioning permit, as the mvg
While the Nordtangente is currently on the brink, there is positive news from another area of Munich local transport. Stadtwerke Munich received the planning approval decision for the first construction phase of the new Tram-West Tangent. This connection will combine five districts: Nymphenburg, Laim, Sendling, Haden and later Obersendling. The new line will run over 8.25 kilometers and offer numerous stops, which should significantly improve local transport in Munich. The first section is to be put into operation at the end of 2025, such as Urban Transport Magazine reports. We can be curious to see how the situation around the tram develops to Johanneskirchen. While the construction work on the north tangent has stalled, other projects in this city seem to be progressing. The Munich transport system is facing a crucial time in which the course must be set for the future. political discussions in progress
new line of the tram-west tangent on the advance
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