Premiere: Battery train on the road between Leipzig and Chemnitz
Saxony premiere with a two-year delay: a battery-powered train now regularly connects the two cities. It is gradually replacing the diesel locomotives on the line.
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Warning strike paralyzes local transport in four Saxon cities
Local public transport will come to a standstill in four cities in Saxony on Monday. The reason is a warning strike by employees after wage negotiations failed to produce a result.
Premiere: battery-powered trains run between Leipzig and Chemnitz
Two years of delay, but now the time has come: 300 seats, double traction and a premiere for Saxony. Next week, the first battery-powered train will carry passengers between Leipzig and Chemnitz.
Premiere: battery-powered trains run between Leipzig and Chemnitz
Two years of delay, but now the time has come: 300 seats, double traction and a premiere for Saxony. Next week, the first battery-powered train will carry passengers between Leipzig and Chemnitz.
More and more electric buses are rolling through Saxony
In large cities such as Leipzig, e-buses have long been part of everyday public transport. In rural areas, they are rather rare. Now one district is following suit and sees itself in a pioneering role nationwide.
Polish investor saves Heiterblick and secures 250 jobs
A sigh of relief in Leipzig: Polish company Pesa takes over Heiterblick, secures jobs and wants to boost production considerably. What this means for current orders and the future of the site.
Timetable changes on two railroad lines in Saxony
From Monday, construction work on two regional train lines in Saxony will result in train cancellations and changed travel times. What commuters need to be aware of now.
Chemnitz local transport model to be further expanded
The Chemnitz model links the city with the surrounding area by rail. There are connections to Burgstädt, Mittweida, Hainichen, Aue and Stollberg. Another section will soon be built.
Transport associations in eastern Saxony want to merge
From 2026, two large transport associations in eastern Saxony want to work together. What will change for passengers and why a standardized ticket is planned.
Heiterblick hopes to be rescued - search for investors almost complete
Leipzig streetcar builder Heiterblick is negotiating with several investors. Who could save the company? The search for investors reaches a decisive phase.
More public transport services in rural areas - but how?
In rural areas, there is often only one bus a day. If you don't have a car, you are not really mobile. The bus industry would like to change this, but it's not just a lack of money.
Fare dodging rate in eastern Germany increases significantly in some cases
In Dresden and Magdeburg, more passengers were caught without tickets this year than in previous years. The damage in Dresden alone runs into millions of euros.
Heiterblick loses order from Zwickau
The Leipzig streetcar manufacturer Heiterblick is struggling for its future and its employees are already on short-time working. Now the company is also losing an important order. What happens next?
First battery-powered train taken over for Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn wants to replace diesel operation with the new battery-powered train. Training and test runs between Leipzig and Chemnitz are scheduled first.
Fares on local public transport in eastern Saxony rise by 7 percent
Bus and train tickets in eastern Saxony will be more expensive from August - with exceptions for schoolchildren and occasional travelers. What will change for passengers and who can benefit despite the price increase.
Cost-cutting measure hits Dresden's public transport companies
The city of Dresden has to save money. This also affects the transport companies. Services are being adjusted, especially during the school vacations.
Heiterblick wants to fulfill all orders despite insolvency
Economic crisis at streetcar manufacturer Heiterblick - but the major contract for Leipzig, Görlitz and Zwickau is to continue for the time being. This brings a noticeable sense of relief to the transport companies.
New timetable information for the start of the tourist season
If you want to visit Saxony by bus or train, all you need is a timetable. The cooperation between the transport associations and local authorities makes this possible.
Local transport tickets in eastern Saxony more expensive from August
Transport companies are struggling with rising costs. Passengers are now feeling the effects. The good news: the ZVON service is being expanded on two lines.
Mobility survey: More Leipzig residents are walking
More and more Leipzig residents are using environmentally friendly modes of transport. The Mobility Strategy 2030 is having an impact, and the eco-mobility continues to benefit.
DVB AG crisis: CDU parliamentary group submits urgent motion to secure Dresden's public transport system
The CDU parliamentary group in the city council wants to prevent the DVB cuts with an urgent motion. Despite financial challenges, DVB is ranked 5th in the Customer Barometer 2023 and impresses with its high quality.
Several million euros for streetcar construction in Leipzig
Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe is to receive several million euros for a modern streetcar depot. The aim: a more efficient and environmentally friendly streetcar fleet for the future.
Municipalities and transport companies demand more money for public transport
Saxony's cities and transport companies want more money from the federal and state governments for local transport. Otherwise there is a threat of service cuts. They are demanding investments of 200 million euros per year.
Saxony increases funding for local public transport
Saxony is providing additional money for municipal transport associations to counteract cost increases in local public transport.
Saxony increases funding for public transport - improving planning and funding security for municipal transport associations
Saxony secures additional funding for municipal transport associations and aims to improve planning and funding security in local public transport.
Verdi surveys members in the wage dispute in regional scheduled services in Saxony
Verdi asks members about AVN's offer in the wage dispute in regional scheduled services in Saxony
Price increase in the VVO: Passengers in the Dresden area have to pay more
Passengers in the Dresden area must be prepared for higher prices on local transport
Fridays for Future: "Local transport strikes are climate strikes"
Fridays for Future is also protesting with Verdi during the announced warning strikes in local transport under the name "Wir fahren zusammen". Why the climate movement is joining workers' protests.
Proposal for the traffic turnaround
The traffic turnaround is no good as an ideological dispute. Car traffic in large cities and metropolitan areas is often on the verge of collapse and pollutes the environment. Suburban connections by public transport and commuter trains often do not work well. Doubling spending on public transit and long-distance commuter rail is needed. There is also a need to shift freight traffic back from highways to rail and waterways. The goal should be large-scale container loading onto rail and waterways. Freight forwarding should only take place over the last mile.