Essen's Citybahn Project Launches in 2026 to Secure Underground Risks and Reduce Car Traffic
Essen is set to launch its Citybahn project in 2026, a significant step towards a transport transition in the city. The Special Commission for Risk Management, led by local authorities, is overseeing the project despite keeping the names of its members private.
The Citybahn will initially operate on a partial route starting summer 2026, with the full extension planned by 2028. It is designed to be barrier-free, featuring wide platforms and modern stops for easy boarding.
The project aims to secure underground risks through engineering technology. Drilling investigations, injection fillings, and control drilling are underway. The North Rhine-Westphalia Mining Authority has warned of dangers posed by old mining, particularly in flat areas. The Citybahn Essen, the largest inner-city tram construction project in North Rhine-Westphalia, is being built on old coal land with risks of settlements and cave-ins.
The Citybahn is expected to relieve the existing tram network, keep tunnels free, and reduce car traffic. This could save up to 1,300 tons of CO2 per year.
The Citybahn Essen, set to launch in phases starting 2026, is a crucial step towards the transport transition in Essen. It aims to secure underground risks, reduce car traffic, and create capacities in the existing network, facilitating the switch to public transport.
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