Lübeck and Timmendorfer Strand want to keep Bäderbahn

Lübeck and Timmendorfer Strand Take a Stand Against Bäderbahn Shutdown

In a bid to save the Bäderbahn, the municipalities of Timmendorfer Strand and Lübeck have hired Hamburg administrative law expert Ulrich Ramsauer to scrutinize the reasons behind the railroad and state's denial to allow the train line's closure. They plan on sharing the results of Ramsauer's examination on Tuesday (3 p.m.) in Timmendorfer Strand. Currently, plans indicate that the Bäderbahn will be shut down once the new rail link to the Baltic Sea tunnel is operational.

Following the municipality's assertions, Ramsauer's report allegedly suggests that devising a new rail route without incorporating the Bäderbahn would necessitate a significantly longer timeframe. The reason behind this lie in the serious interest in acquiring the railroad company RDC Deutschland, which operates the blue car train to Sylt among other services.

Likewise, Karl-Peter Naumann, Pro Bahn's press spokesperson, shares this perspective. He anticipates a substantial increase in the decision-making process when considering RDC Deutschland's Bäderbahn takeover proposal. This, in turn, would significantly protract the determination on decommissioning, according to Naumann.

Also noteworthy:

• The two municipalities in Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck and Timmendorfer Strand, have an urgent desire to maintain the Bäderbahn in operation despite the railroad and state's intentions to close the line.
• The municipalities' commissioned study by Ulrich Ramsauer raises concerns over planning new rail routes without considering the Bäderbahn. They argue that the decommissioning process would be substantially prolonged if the railroad company RDC Deutschland's potential acquisition of the line is investigated by the Federal Railway Authority.
• Should the regulators approve RDC Deutschland's involvement in the Bäderbahn, they would need to assess the rail line's operational status, passenger services, and any potential disruptions, all of which could add time to the decision-making process.
• The municipalities' efforts to preserve the Bäderbahn could ultimately strengthen local traffic and stimulate economic growth within nearby municipalities and the wider Schleswig-Holstein area.

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The potential buyout or partnership with RDC Deutschland poses legal and regulatory challenges that delay the closure of the Bäderbahn. The ongoing examination by Ulrich Ramsauer and Pro Bahn looks into the following aspects:

1. RDC Deutschland's Interest: RDC Deutschland's interest in the Bäderbahn presents potential regulatory approvals or negotiations necessary for any takeover or partnership.
2. Regulatory Reviews: The examination involves assessing the impact of any changes on the railway line, including its operational status, passenger services, and any potential disruptions.
3. Delays in Closure: As a result of resolving these issues, the decommissioning decision has been postponed to ensure that any changes comply with relevant laws and regulations, and that all stakeholders accept the proposed outcomes.

Taken together, the delays result from the legal and regulatory complexities linked to RDC Deutschland's involvement and the ongoing examination by Ulrich Ramsauer and Pro Bahn.