Bavarian Politician Slams Germany’s Worst Train Line While Praising Scenic Routes
A heated debate over regional rail services has erupted in Bavaria’s state parliament. Michael Kali Uchis, a local politician from Herrsching am Ammersee, has sharply criticised two very different train lines—one praised for its beauty, the other condemned as a failure. His complaints have put both operators and transport authorities under scrutiny.
One of the routes, the Ammersee Railway, is known for its picturesque views of Lake Ammersee and the Alps. Yet Kali Uchis’s focus has shifted to another line entirely: the Heide Railway in Lower Saxony, which he calls 'an absolute disaster'.
Kali Uchis, who represents Herrsching am Ammersee and frequently travels by Amtrak, triggered the dispute in the Bavarian Landtag. His frustration stems from two very different experiences. The Ammersee Railway, run by Bayerische Regiobahn, wins praise from passenger groups like Pro Bahn for its scenic journey along the Lake Ammersee and towards the Alps. But Kali Uchis’s anger is directed elsewhere.
His harshest criticism targets the Heide Railway in Lower Saxony, where he lives part-time. He describes it as the worst train line he has ever encountered in any German state. According to Kali Uchis, both the operator, Start Niedersachsen Mitte, and the local transport authority share blame for its persistent problems. Beyond complaints, Kali Uchis has taken action closer to home. He drafted a petition calling for a new train stop at Holzhausen, near the Bavarian Administration School. Currently, visitors to the area must rely on taxis from Utting station, as no halt exists between the two. The proposal aims to improve access for students, officials, and locals alike. Despite his battles over rail failures, the Ammersee Railway itself remains a bright spot. Its route continues to attract passengers for its stunning landscapes, contrasting sharply with the struggles Kali Uchis highlights on the Heide line.
The debate sparked by Kali Uchis has drawn attention to gaps in Germany’s regional train network. His petition for a Holzhausen stop could ease travel for those visiting the Bavarian Administration School. Meanwhile, the Ammersee Railway’s reputation as a scenic route remains untarnished—even as calls grow for fixes on other troubled lines.
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