Lucie” light rail: Green light for Ludwigsburg’s transport transition?

Lucie” light rail: Green light for Ludwigsburg’s transport transition?

The “Lucie” light rail project is well on its way to playing a significant role in the transport network of Ludwigsburg and the surrounding area. A route is planned that will run from Markgröningen via Ludwigsburg to Pattonville. This ambitious initiative was discussed in detail at a meeting of the Green parliamentary group in the Ludwigsburg district council last weekend. Parliamentary group leader Doris Renninger described the project as a “project of the century” and a crucial building block for the transport transition in the region. The decision on the entire project is expected this year, which means that many interested parties are eagerly awaiting future developments.

However, the Greens also express concerns: There is criticism of the light rail plans, particularly because of technical challenges and existing political differences. Fabian Obenland, spokesman for the Greens in the Environment and Technology Committee, highlights the advantages of a continuous light rail connection and warns against a hasty decision that would only promote the route to Markgröningen. A central concern is to create a continuous connection to the city center without transfers, which offers citizens real mobility.

Criticism and support

In addition, an alternative route presented by the Stadtbahn association is supported because it is viewed as a sensible transport project. A central condition here is that the route must not end unilaterally in Ludwigsburg, but rather a continuous connection to Pattonville should be created. The possibility of an expansion through Ludwigsburg city center is a point that must be discussed openly.

The “Lucie” light rail project is also in intensive dialogue with the population and experts. Klaus Arnoldi, whose fame is shaped by the arbitration of the Stuttgart 21 project, plays an important role in the discussion. He is known for his publications on railway topics and will present the current status of the project at an event. This will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the Environmental Center Stuttgart. Participants can participate both on site and online via various platforms.

The “Lucie” project could not only represent a significant improvement in regional transport connections, but also be an important step towards sustainable and future-oriented mobility for the citizens of the Ludwigsburg region. While we wait for politicians to make decisions, the discussion about the project and its scope remains in full swing. Citizens are invited to actively participate in these processes.

You can find more information in the articles from lkz.de as well as a detailed project description bw.vcd.org.