Discussion with Deutsche Bahn: Chambers of Commerce demand pace within the enlargement of railway strains | EUROtoday

Saxon Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) have acquired from the German railways known as for a binding schedule for the enlargement of the Chemnitz-Leipzig prepare route. The route is of central significance for the financial improvement of Saxony and creates the premise for environment friendly mobility of expert employees and items, the Chemnitz Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Leipzig Chamber of Industry and Commerce introduced collectively after one other dialogue with the railway.

There had been no concrete statements concerning the begin of building and completion even after this third rail dialogue. This is disappointing and unacceptable for the financial area. For the chambers, this venture is likely one of the most necessary infrastructure tasks – it should lastly be prioritized and accelerated, they mentioned.

The two IHK anticipated from Deutsche Bahn that concrete plans for the northern part (Geithain-Leipzig) and a binding timeline for the southern part (Chemnitz-Geithain) could be obtainable by this spring on the newest.

The financial system is united behind this enlargement. This is proven by the IHK’s on-line petition Chemnitz with now nearly 8,000 supporters. Last summer season, extra funding of 9.3 million euros was secured within the Saxon finances for planning. Nevertheless, the venture is nicely behind the unique schedule.

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