Ferry 'Tanja' on the Elbe river restarts services - Ferry "Tanja" on the Elbe river re-commences its service
In the picturesque region where the Elbe river flows, a contentious issue has arisen: the proposed bridge connecting Neu Darchau and Darchau. The state government has expressed opposition to the project due to its escalating price.
Currently, the Elbe Ferry 'Tanja' serves as the main crossing between Neu Darchau and Darchau for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles. This small-scale river crossing option, while critical, is not without its limitations. The ferry's continued use implies operating costs, limited vehicle capacity, and possible delays during busy periods. A bridge, on the other hand, would offer quicker and permanent connectivity, but with a substantial upfront construction investment and potential environmental impact.
Proposals for bridges of this type typically involve high costs, often in the millions of euros, due to the need to span a wide river and environmental considerations. However, specific cost figures or the planning status for this particular project remain elusive.
The County of Lüneburg, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Lüneburg-Wolfsburg, and the Chamber of Crafts Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Stade are among those advocating for a bridge between Neu Darchau (County of Lüchow-Dannenberg) and Darchau (Amt Neuhaus, County of Lüneburg). The estimated cost for this proposed bridge is over 90 million euros.
In contrast, operator Andreas Dau is calling for a new ferry with less draft. The ferry 'Tanja', which is 65 years old, was unable to cross since mid-May due to low water levels. After repairs at the shipyard in Lauenburg, it has resumed operations.
It's worth noting that approximately 500 vehicles and 300 people use the ferry daily, with about 300 people holding annual passes. An alternative crossing can be found in the ferry 'Amt Neuhaus' between Bleckede and Neu Bleckede.
The state government, however, is pushing for a better ferry concept instead of the bridge, citing its high cost. The exact nature of this proposed ferry concept remains unclear.
For those seeking detailed, up-to-date figures on the bridge project costs, planning status, or official discussions comparing it with the ferry 'Tanja', official local government or infrastructure authority sources would need to be consulted, as public online travel and tourism resources do not currently provide this data.
- The County of Lüneburg, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Lüneburg-Wolfsburg, and the Chamber of Crafts Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Stade, along with other advocates, have proposed a bridge between Neu Darchau and Darchau, with an estimated cost exceeding 90 million euros, despite the state government's push for a more cost-effective ferry concept within the industry of public-transit and transportation.
- As a potential solution to the escalating cost of the proposed bridge and the limitations of the current Elbe Ferry 'Tanja', operator Andreas Dau has suggested a new ferry with less draft, highlighting the need for further discussion on employment policies in the industry of finance, particularly focusing on the maintenance and management of such transportation systems.
