"Catching a Ride on Nuremberg's Maglev?" - The Maglev Train's Arrival in Nuremberg: Clarifying the Uncertainty
When can we hop on? Let's explore the details!
The town is considering connecting its new university campus, trade fair center, and Klinikum Süd with a magnetic levitation train. The question is, will a maglev ever grace these streets?
The Attraction: Space-Saving and Flexible Routing
A suspended maglev line could offer valuable benefits in crowded areas like trade fair entrances, thanks to its room-saving and flexible routing possibilities[2].
The Elephant in the Room: Costs and Management
VAG, the operator of Nuremberg's public transit systems, seems hesitant about taking on this project. Estimates suggest that the construction costs for a maglev train would be comparable to other transportation projects, but definitive figures are still pending[3].
Nuremberg's Initiators and Supporters
Nuremberg's Lord Mayor, Marcus König (CSU, 43), spearheaded this project. In summer, he visited the manufacturing company Max Bögl in Neumarkt to get a feel for the technology. Afterwards, he approached Söder, who made a visit to Max Bögl in November, keeping his intentions under wraps[4]. Söder eventually announced his support for the project on Tuesday. König praised the potential benefits of a Maglev train, suggesting it could greatly improve Nuremberg's transportation system[5].
Nuremberg's City Council and the Maglev Train
City Hall is considering discussing the Maglev train project in the spring. The decision as to whether to present it to the transportation committee or the plenary assembly has yet to materialize[6].
COVID-19 and Travel in Nuremberg
Despite plans for a streetcar connection in Nuremberg, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect travel at Munich Airport, leading to a reduction in flights and passengers[7].
The Future of Maglev in Munich
Recent proposals in Munich have sparked interest in maglev trains, similar to the TSB magnetic levitation train in Sengenthal, which caught Söder's attention during his visit to Nuremberg[8].
