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Train stations of the future: No renovation in sight for the Ostalbkreis!
Deutsche Bahn plans to renovate train stations in the Ostalbkreis in 2025. Modern, barrier-free train stations of the future are planned.
Train stations of the future: No renovation in sight for the Ostalbkreis!
Deutsche Bahn plans to comprehensively modernize 100 train stations nationwide in 2025. This initiative aims to increase traveler comfort, modernize information provision, improve accessibility, and provide better lighting and connecting mobility. A railway spokesman explained that at least 100 stations should be expanded into so-called future stations. However, so far there are no train stops in the Ostalbkreis on the list of renovation projects like this Swabian Post reported.
Currently around 70 of the planned 100 train stations are listed on the Deutsche Bahn website. The train stations in Baden-Württemberg that have already been successfully renovated include Langenau, Hirsau, Emmendingen, Halbmeil near Wolfach and Schiltach-Mitte. Future modernization work is also planned in Merklingen and Grünsfeld in the Main-Tauber district. However, it remains to be seen which train stations in the Ostalbkreis will be included in the list of renovation projects.
The concept of the future train station
The “train station of the future” target image pursues a holistic orientation towards the needs of travelers. Around 20 million guests use the train stations every day, but many of them are dissatisfied with the current infrastructure. Deutsche Bahn recognizes that too little has been invested in station infrastructure for decades and that the condition of many stations is often inadequate in terms of capacity and quality. Areas such as platforms, reception buildings and forecourts were often viewed and developed in isolation, resulting in an inconsistent overall appearance, according to findings from DB Infrago.
An example of these grievances is that a platform was completely renovated, meaning that the reception building and the forecourt remained in poor condition. The planned improvements should succeed in getting more people interested in rail and increasing the attractiveness of the stations.
Overall, the future of train stations will play a crucial role in how rail transport is perceived in Germany. The modernization measures are therefore not just a question of infrastructure, but also an important step towards a modern and user-friendly transport system.