Traveling from Alpine-ICE to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Berchtesgaden
In the heart of Germany, a contentious issue has arisen concerning the German Railway's (Deutsche Bahn) approach to rail services and its role in the country's transport transition by 2045. This debate has been fuelled by Sabine Gross, transport policy spokeswoman for the SPD state parliament faction, who has called for a comprehensive railway reform.
Gross's proposed reform aims to improve rail services and make them more efficient. She believes that direct control over rail traffic and pricing is necessary, a stance that contrasts with the current management structure of the railway. Her concerns about the current state of rail services are shared by other SPD members, such as Florian von Brunn, the SPD faction's spokesman on Alpine policy.
Von Brunn has expressed opposition to the German Railway's approach, stating that it would lead to more road traffic in the Alps. He believes that the future belongs to tourism that is in harmony with nature, and that this includes comfortable train connections without the need to change. This sentiment aligns with his preference for maintaining existing train connections, rather than requiring passengers to change in hubs.
The German Railway's plans to cancel several direct connections from northern Germany to tourist destinations in southern Bavaria, such as Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Berchtesgaden, and Oberstdorf, have been met with criticism. These cancellations could impact tourism in these areas, a concern echoed by von Brunn, who emphasises the importance of comfortable train connections for sustainable tourism.
Gross has reiterated her criticism of the German Railway, stating that it is gradually abolishing itself. She argues that the current approach will not help achieve the necessary transport transition by 2045. This sentiment is shared by many, as the German Railway's actions are being criticised for potentially hindering the achievement of the transport transition by 2045, as well as for its impact on tourism.
The proposed reform, if implemented, would give the federal government more control over rail services and pricing, potentially leading to changes in service offerings. This could be a significant step towards achieving a more efficient and sustainable rail network in Germany, but the debate continues as to whether the current approach by the German Railway is the right path forward.
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