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Berlin’s Magnetic Train Nears Reality Amid Environmental Red Flag

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Last updated: December 29, 2023 6:16 pm
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Berlin’s conservative-led government is propelling plans for a cutting-edge driverless magnetic train, aiming to bolster the city’s environmental sustainability efforts. Advocates assert that the initiative, backed by strong political support, is a pivotal step in Berlin’s mission to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.

The proposed 5-7km pilot stretch of magnetic levitated railway (maglev), estimated at €80m-€85m (£70m-£74m), could potentially operate within a mere two years, as per Dirk Stettner, the parliamentary faction leader of the Christian Democrats (CDU). Stettner underscores the advantages of a maglev train, highlighting its self-driving capabilities and cost-effectiveness compared to the existing extensive transport networks.

While Berlin’s transport company faces a shortage of drivers, leading to a reduction in timetables, Stettner emphasizes the self-driving aspect and the cost and construction advantages of the maglev, suggesting further benefits.

Environmentalists Voice Opposition for Berlin’s Driverless Magnetic Train

However, environmentalists voice opposition, countering the CDU’s assertions, branding the trains as expensive, energy-intensive, and ostentatious.

The project aims to revive the concept of the M-Bahn from the 1980s, operating from Kreuzberg to Tiergarten in the city’s western region. The original M-Bahn was operational by 1984 but was dismantled in 1991 to restore the U2 underground line, severed during the era of the Berlin Wall.

In a recent presentation, Stettner emphasized plans for a practical and integrated test route for the new M-Bahn, envisioning it as a permanent part of the city’s transport network rather than a temporary solution.

Ute Bonde, head of the VBB transport network linking Berlin and Brandenburg, supports the proposal, highlighting the need for innovative measures to reduce car dependency. She sees the magnetic train as a feasible extension to Berlin’s existing railways, citing its quiet operation, affordability, adaptability in construction, and potential for solar-powered operations.

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