New tram line for Schwabing: Direct connection to the main train station required!

New tram line for Schwabing: Direct connection to the main train station required!

In Munich, the discussion about local public transport is once again in full swing. The FDP in the city council has decided to push the tube and is calling for a new tram line that will specifically connect Schwabing directly with the main train station. Loud tz.de The passengers are already firmly behind the idea. In particular, the connection to Domagkpark appears to many to be urgently needed, as the existing tram extension of line 12 to Domagkpark is already very popular.

The FDP politicians have recognized that the tram expansion projects in Munich have stalled. According to the coalition agreement, the Greens and SPD had once promised five major routes. But so far only the western bypass and the tram to Johanneskirchen have been implemented. The need for a transfer-free connection from Parkstadt Schwabing to the main train station could not only make things easier for travelers with luggage, but also lead to a noticeable reduction in the load on the heavily frequented subway lines U2 and U6.

Construction projects for the future

But what happens next with the current tram projects? The Munich city council recently set the course for various tram projects at a meeting. The confirmed projects include the Westtangente tram, the Munich North tram and the tram to Johanneskirchen. This decision, so reported muenchenunterwegs.de, was made in close coordination with the mobility department and the Munich municipal utilities. The Munich North Tram in particular is under pressure as it is already affected by financing cuts.

A schedule for the construction of the tram in the north of Munich has also been updated by the Munich public utility company. Approval has been available since October 31, 2024, and financing was already secured by the city council in December 2024. Loud mvg.de The first preparatory work, such as the construction of temporary traffic lights, is scheduled to start in mid-2025, while the bridge construction work is scheduled for the beginning of 2026. The total construction time is estimated to be around 4.5 years, with the first sections scheduled to go into operation by the end of 2029.

Criticism of delays and new ideas

What impact do all of these developments have? Delays in the projects could have serious consequences for traffic development in Munich. The city is already forced to target savings of around 118 million euros by 2027. However, this also opens up new perspectives: It is being examined how alternative financing methods, such as replacing parking spaces or reallocating funds, can be used in order to continue the projects without additional delays.

So the plans have been made, the discussion has started. Hopes for a new tram line that will improve Munich's transport network remain high. Citizens are invited to raise their voices and contribute their ideas to further develop mobility in their city. We can only hope that the threads come together quickly and that rail traffic in Munich makes rapid progress.