RB 60: New electric trains are supposed to frustrate commuters - get better?

RB 60: New electric trains are supposed to frustrate commuters - get better?

In the Brandenburg region, there has been a lot of excitement around the train connections of the Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB), especially on the RB 60. Commuters have complained about frequent train failures caused by the exchange of old diesel locomotives and various construction work. But there is reason for hope, because from June 14th a new battery -operated train of the Siemens Mireo Plus B Type. According to MOZ.de should help improve the reliability of the connections to increase significantly by 128 seats.

At the beginning of the service on June 14th at 8:21 a.m. in Eberswalde, the new trains can be felt right away. The NEB has ordered a total of 31 Mireo Plus B-trains, which are to be used throughout East Brandenburg from December 2024. This not only reduces the noise level, but also the emissions, because the new trains move their energy from batteries. Siemens Mobility develops these trains to enable emission -free regional traffic in Europe. As Siemens , the Mireo Plus B-trains are characterized by high ranges and energy efficiency from.

planned construction work and their effects

Unfortunately, the joy of the new trains will not be unclouded for all commuters. Due to necessary construction work, further train cancellations and rail replacement traffic will be announced on June 19 and 24 June and on July 3 and 4 between Eberswalde and Frankfurt (Oder). This information can also be found on the website of MOZ.de . The announced measures could heat the frustration of commuters again, because reliable connections are an important criterion for the use of the train.

The challenges of electrical mobility in rail traffic are not only tackled by Siemens, but also at the political level. The Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport emphasizes the importance of technology -open support for alternative drives in order to achieve the climate goals. As on the official page bmv.de should suggest investments in climate-friendly technologies are, including battery trains, which can offer an emission -free solution on non -electrifizable routes.

A look into the future

The future of rail transport in Brandenburg looks promising. The new trains are a step to make the use of the train more attractive and to make it more environmentally friendly. Experts see the potential in the Mireo Plus B-trains to not only make the commuter flows environmentally friendly, but also more comfortable. In electrification and alternatives and battery -electrical multiple units, the future lies, especially on routes that cannot be electrified economically.

We are excited to see how the situation for the commuters will develop in the long term and hope that the announced improvements will take place quickly. From June 16 and 17, according to Neb, no failures are announced for the time being. A bright spot on the way to a more reliable and sustainable rail traffic in Brandenburg.