Magdeburg on a Building Spree: Changes Ahead for Tram and Bus Routes Starting Monday
Construction projects abound in Magdeburg, set to bring about changes from Monday, affecting public transportation with alterations in trams and buses services.
Get ready for a map adjustment in your Magdeburg commute. Construction zones have taken over, forcing public transport to make some moves. But fear not, the Magdeburg Transport Company (MVB) has a bone to pick with your rush-hour lackadaisicalness.
By Isabelle Wiermann
Magdeburg - From the Ring Bridge at Damaschkeplatz to the railway underpass at Hallische Street, it seems Magdeburg is undergoing a construction boom. So, what does this mean for your tram and bus rides? Not all bad news, fret not.
The closure around Hallische Street might last until Friday, June 20, as per MVB. All lines will experience altered departure times, with Warschauer Street remaining the last standing east-west connection for trams.
From Monday, lines 1 and 4 will split and reconnect: Line 1 will take off from Sudenburg via Südring and Westring, reach Damaschkeplatz / Adelheidring / ZOB, and transition into line 4 en route to Klinikum Olvenstedt. From Kannenstieg, line 1 will convert into line 4 heading towards Cracau.
Line 3 will zip between Diesdorf and Olvenstedter Platz via Damaschkeplatz / Adelheidring / ZOB, operating on a 10-minute interval.
Tram line 5 will resume its regular 20-minute run between Klinikum Olvenstedt and exhibition grounds via Südring, S-Bahnhof Buckau, and Hasselbachplatz. Lines 9 and 10 will skate past the closure via S-Bahnhof Buckau.
For stops Jordanstraße, Halberstädter / Leipziger Straße, and Am Fuchsberg, a replacement bus service with line 47 will kick into gear. This will trek between Südring and Porsestraße via S-Bahnhof Buckau. Buses 59, N3, N4, and N5 will circumvent Hallische Street via Carl-Miller-Straße.
Time's Money: Day Ticket Drops to 3 Euros
In an effort to salve the city center's construction-induced pain points, the MVB has decided to sell their 24-hour ticket for a cool 3 euros starting this Sunday, instead of 7.10 euros. This sweet deal lasts until August 31, but only via the FAIRTIQ app.
"We understand that the relentless construction work in the city center drives our passengers bananas," said MVB CEO Birgit Münster-Rendel in the press release.
"With this promotional discount offer, we're sending a message: those who ditch their cars and embrace the bus and train during this time will be rewarded."
Ethereal breezes in lieu of traffic jams, according to the MVB honcho. "Ultimately, everyone gains something from that."
Lead photo: Peter Gercke/MVB
More on the scene MVB - Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe:
- Construction Closure: Damaschkeplatz Reopens for Trams
- Ring Bridge Overhaul: Tram Service Halted in Stadtfeld
- Silencing the Noise: Magdeburg Tests Out New Rail Lubrication System in Sudenburg
Further Insights:
- Typical Construction Effects on Public Transport: Construction zones often require temporary rerouting of tram and bus lines, affecting frequency, potential service disruptions, and necessitating alternate stops.
- Magdeburg's Focus on Mobility Infrastructure: Besides adapting to immediate construction, Magdeburg participates in regional initiatives to modernize their mobility landscape and prioritize sustainability in public transport, such as the SMARTAUTO project.
- Passenger Considerations: Be aware of possible changes to tram and bus routes during construction, check official channels for real-time updates, and plan your commute ahead to deal with any detours.
In the midst of Magdeburg's construction frenzy, the altered tram and bus routes will pose challenges, but the MVB suggests that it's a chance to reap rewards, such as line 47 replacing bus service for stops like Jordanstraße, Halberstädter / Leipziger Straße, and Am Fuchsberg. Moreover, to lessen the city center's construction-induced pain, MVB has chosen to offer a 24-hour ticket for just 3 euros, starting this Sunday, until August 31, only through the FAIRTIQ app, enabling passengers to embrace public transport during this time.
