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In autumn, there was still confidence: the Bundestag released funds to finally plan the modernization of the train connection between northern Bavaria and Saxony. But nothing has happened since then.

Expansion of the Franconia-Saxony main line: progress is being made

A more modern train connection between northern Bavaria and Saxony? Commuters, travelers, businesses and politicians have been asking for almost three decades. Now something is happening. | more

Aue still unbeaten in tests - Männel remains captain

Erzgebirge Aue keeps its clean sheet. However, Härtel's team conceded the first goals of the pre-season preparations. Meanwhile, keeper Martin Männel remains in an important position. | more

Verkaufsoffener Sonntag: Familientag in den Marken-Outlets Schwarzheide

Am 7. Juni 2026 wird Schwarzheide-Mitte zum perfekten Familienziel: Während die Stadt den Kindertag feiert, öffnen die Marken-Outlets ihre Türen zum verkaufsoffenen Shopping Sonntag. Das lohnt sich für die ganze Familie. | more

Expansion of the Franconia-Saxony main line is economical after all

A more modern train connection between northern Bavaria and Saxony has so far failed due to the argument that the expansion would not be economical enough. But now there is a new calculation. | more

What's next for the Franconia-Saxony Main Line?

For decades, northern Bavaria has been hoping for a faster and more modern train connection between Nuremberg and Saxony. What is happening with electrification? | more

Suspended sentences after riots at third division match

Several police officers were injured during riots on the sidelines of a third division soccer match in Bayreuth almost two years ago. Now there have been two suspended sentences. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more

Franconia-Saxony Main Line: What's next?

It's an almost never-ending story: In Bavaria, environmentally harmful diesel locomotives are still running on the Franconia-Saxony main line, even though the region has been fighting for electrification for three decades. Will the project finally make progress in 2024? | more

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