Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Cologne-Deutz construction site , Source: Mark Hermenau, Ministry of Trasnport, North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne-Deutz construction site will be the key project
The state of North Rhine-Westphalia is providing a total of approximately 280 million euros as part of its “Robust Network” package of measures to improve rail capacity and robustness. The main project will be the construction of a Cologne-Deutz transport hub.
In 2021, a record sum will flow through North Rhine-Westphalia's rail network and train stations with nearly 1.9 billion euros to be invested in railway infrastructure. The pace of reconstruction and expansion in this sector is quickening, and this will continue in the coming years.
Hendrik Wüst, Minister of Transport for the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, said: “Germany must become a railway country again. In return, it is good that the federal, state and German railways are investing record sums in the railways. To ensure that the rail service remains as stable and reliable as possible during the construction period, we will invest around 280 million euros in addition in North Rhine-Westphalia over the next few years."
One of the first measures from the “Robust Network I and II” investment packages will be implemented at the Cologne-Deutz construction site. The necessary modernisation of the Cologne transport hub is a key project for the creation of an attractive public transport system in North Rhine-Westphalia from which everyone will benefit - whether we talk about commuters, long-distance travelers or freight transport.
The new switch link in the Deutz-Mülheimer Straße bridge area is a significant project from the “Robust Network” package of measures. It adds further entry points into the Cologne Messe / Deutz station in the congested Cologne railway junction. By the end of the decade, Deutsche Bahn plans to replace five bridges over Deutz-Mülheimer Strasse.
In total, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia is funding about 30 projects aimed at reducing the impact of railway network disruptions on passengers. More flexibility on the tracks, more alternate solutions on building sites, emergency medical services on trains, and technological issues are all part of the package of steps. As a result, train delays and cancellations will be reduced.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital