NordWestBahn secures long-term rail contract in northwestern Germany
NordWestBahn has secured the operation of the Weser-Ems network in northwestern Lower Saxony until 2035, with an option to extend it to 2037. The new agreement promises a transport offering of 4.3 million train-kilometers per year, covering routes between Osnabrück, Bremen, Wilhelmshaven, and Esens in East Frisia.
The operator, NordWestBahn, has been running these lines since late 2000 and will continue to do so without any changes to the timetable or the number of services until 2035, due to current infrastructure limitations.
From 2029, passengers can expect to see newer trains introduced on the network, enhancing their travel experience. However, significant infrastructure upgrades are planned for the mid-2030s. These include expanding and partially electrifying single-track sections between Oldenburg and Osnabrück, as well as between Delmenhorst and Hesepe.
NordWestBahn's extended contract ensures stability and continuity for regional rail services in northwestern Lower Saxony. While immediate changes are not expected, passengers can look forward to improved infrastructure and newer trains in the coming years. The identity of the person leading the Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen after 2035 remains unknown.
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