"At last!": Kraushaar pushes for speed on Prague rail line - Dresden-Prague rail link advances with 30-km mountain tunnel plan
A major new rail link between Dresden and Prague has moved a step closer to reality. The German government has submitted planning documents for the project to the Bundestag. Officials say the line will play a key role in connecting Berlin, Prague, and Vienna—boosting transport across Europe.
The centrepiece of the scheme is a 30-kilometre tunnel through the Eastern Ore Mountains. This will cut travel times between Dresden and Prague to just one hour. The route also aims to ease congestion on the existing line and reduce noise for nearby communities.
Saxony's Infrastructure Minister Regina Kraushaar has pushed for a faster review by lawmakers. She stressed that quick action could unlock EU funding and allow Germany to work alongside the Czech Republic on construction. Kraushaar also called for secure financial backing in the federal budget to keep the project on track.
The Federal Transport Ministry has now formally handed over the plans to the Bundestag. The line is considered vital for improving rail links between Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria.
If approved, the new Dresden-Prague railway will remove a long-standing bottleneck in the network. The tunnel and upgraded tracks are designed to speed up journeys and cut disruption for residents. The next steps depend on parliamentary approval and funding decisions in the coming months.
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