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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

Aktuelles Wochenangebot bei MEDIMAX Meißen: Rabatte von mehr als 60 Prozent

Mehr als 60 Prozent unter der UVP: Im aktuellen Wochenangebot von MEDIMAX Meißen sind Fernseher, Haushaltsgeräte und Küchentechnik deutlich reduziert. Wir haben sechs Angebote herausgesucht, bei denen sich ein genauer Blick besonders lohnt. | 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

Palais Sommer 2026 in Dresden: 60 Abende am Neumarkt bei freiem Eintritt

Kurz gesagt: Der Palais Sommer 2026 bringt vom Sonnabend, dem 20. Juni, bis zum Sonntag, dem 26. Juli mehr als 60 Abendveranstaltungen auf den Dresdner Neumarkt. Fast täglich beginnt das Programm um 18 Uhr vor der Frauenkirche. Der Eintritt ist frei. | 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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