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Barrier-free access: New S-Bahn entrances opened in Eichwalde and Zeuthen!
On July 10, 2025, the DB opened barrier-free access in Zeuthen under Mayor Philipp Martens. Further work planned.
Barrier-free access: New S-Bahn entrances opened in Eichwalde and Zeuthen!
Something is happening in Brandenburg: On July 10th, the new entrances to the S-Bahn platforms in Eichwalde and Zeuthen were ceremoniously opened. The DB Group representative was involved in this Alexander Kaczmarek and the mayors Jörg Jenoch and Philipp Martens do not take the opportunity to properly celebrate this important moment. Deutsche Bahn has invested heavily to bring the two stations into shape.
The renovation of the underpasses is not only a general improvement, but also a step in the right direction for accessibility. The access to the S-Bahn platform in Eichwalde has been extensively modernized. Passengers can now easily reach the platform via two ramps and an elevator. The aging building is now not only more functional, but also visually more appealing.
Railway project in Zeuthen
It looks similar in Zeuthen. Here the old passenger underpass was replaced by a new building. A new stair access to the platform complements the infrastructure and ensures better accessibility. Additional elevators are also planned at the entrances and will be installed by the end of the year. The goal: All entrances should be barrier-free by the end of 2025. The reconstruction of the temporary pedestrian bridge is also on the agenda and should be completed by October.
Deutsche Bahn has recognized that accessibility is a key concern for travelers. Loud sustainability.deutschebahn.com The company has taken extensive measures to take into account the needs of people with disabilities. With the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG), DB has clear guidelines that it follows. For example, travelers with a severely disabled person's ID card receive special offers such as reduced BahnCard prices and use of all local trains without an additional ticket.
A look into the future
These initiatives are just the beginning. The new entrances in Eichwalde and Zeuthen are part of a broader plan that also focuses on digital accessibility. Deutsche Bahn has already introduced internal guidelines to ensure that digital products and services are also accessible to people with disabilities. Again DB press report As explained, this approach will continue to be pursued and expanded.
What remains is the anticipation of developments in the coming months. The work on the train stations not only brings joy to commuters, but also to visitors, who will have easier access to local public transport in the future, so nothing stands in the way of their next excursion!