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Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President calls for better infrastructure connections in the new federal states

Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Reiner Haseloff is calling for better infrastructure links between the new federal states and Berlin and Eastern Europe. He emphasizes the need for more direct international connections from Berlin and improved train connections between Dresden, Magdeburg and Berlin. He also focuses on the demographic challenges facing the East and calls for more freedom in the allocation of university places in order to combat the shortage of doctors.

DieSachsen News 29.11.2023 08:55

Onset of winter leads to disruptions in rail traffic in the Vogtland region

Onset of winter causes delays and cancellations on the Vogtland network.

Economy 28.11.2023 09:02

Oncoming traffic overlooked: Driver injured in accident

One of the two drivers was seriously injured in an accident involving two cars in the Zwickau district. The man at the wheel of the other car had turned left at a junction on Monday and had overlooked the oncoming vehicle of the 73-year-old, according to the police. A third vehicle was damaged by de ..

Economy 21.11.2023 05:57

Germany's longest railroad tunnel planned in the Ore Mountains

From Dresden to Prague in an hour by train: the construction of a new route should make this possible and relieve the Elbe Valley of rail traffic. When will the first train roll through Germany's longest rail tunnel?

Economy 20.11.2023 16:42

Ruling on the amount of parking fees for a towed car

How long can a private towing service collect demurrage charges for a car that has been removed and can these charges run into the thousands? The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) is set to announce a ruling on this on Friday (9.00 am) in Karlsruhe.It concerns a case from Saxony in which the towing com ..

Economy 17.11.2023 02:02

Fire engine collides with tree: 100,000 euros damage

The accident involving a fire engine in Ottendorf-Okrilla (Bautzen district) on Wednesday caused damage of around 100,000 euros. This was announced by the police on Thursday. The 59-year-old driver had to swerve out of the way of an oncoming vehicle that did not provide sufficient space. The body of ..

Economy 16.11.2023 17:14

Highway maintenance depots prepared for the onset of winter

The salt depots are full and the snow clearing and gritting vehicles are ready. But to ensure that driving on Saxony's highways in snow and ice does not become a dangerous slippery ride, drivers themselves are also called upon.

Economy 16.11.2023 15:36

After five months, the ports on the Upper Elbe are once again served by cargo ships

After five months of low water, cargo ships can once again call at the ports on the Upper Elbe. A total of eleven loads were loaded in Dresden, containing transformers and coolers for machines and rotors. Further shipments are planned.

Economy 15.11.2023 11:47

MRB apologizes for problems on the railroad line

The Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn (MRB) has acknowledged considerable problems on the Leipzig-Chemnitz line and promised to alleviate them. The current situation is "by no means satisfactory and we expressly apologize to our passengers," the company explained on Tuesday in response to a dpa inquiry. The ..

Economy 14.11.2023 13:23

Car lifts off in accident and crashes into treetop

A car has flown around 30 meters through the air in an accident in the Ore Mountains, also crashing into a treetop. The 24-year-old driver was seriously injured on Sunday night, police said. Her breath alcohol level was measured at 1.2 per mille. The woman was traveling from Oelsnitz to Zschocken. I ..

Economy 12.11.2023 14:49

Fatal accident with hazardous goods truck: full closure on A4

One person died in a rear-end collision on the A4 near Wilsdruff (Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district) on Friday. "The person who caused the accident succumbed to his injuries here at the scene of the accident," police chief inspector Enrico Behrendt told the German Press Agency. Accord ..

Economy 10.11.2023 12:19

Accident with hazardous goods truck - full closure on A4

People were injured in a rear-end collision involving a hazardous goods truck and two other trucks on the A4 near Wilsdruff (Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district) on Friday. The loaded nitrogen from the truck was leaking slightly, the police reported. The fire department pumped out the h ..

Economy 10.11.2023 09:27

Driver dies after accident in Vogtland district

A driver in the Vogtland district crashed his car into a tree and died.

Economy 10.11.2023 05:06

Police check road users on the B2 near Leipzig

Police check the driving ability of road users on the B2 near Leipzig. The focus is particularly on alcohol and drugs, the police announced. Since Thursday morning, numerous officers have been on duty between the Südkreuz junction and the Markkleeberg exit, and the checks are expected to continue un ..

Economy 09.11.2023 15:59

Pedestrian hit by car in Görlitz and fatally injured

A pedestrian has been hit by a car in Görlitz and fatally injured. The 68-year-old woman died in hospital as a result of her injuries, police said on Wednesday. The pedestrian was hit by the car while crossing Zeppelinstraße on Tuesday evening. The 43-year-old driver suffered minor injuries. The exa ..

Economy 08.11.2023 09:39

Serious rear-end collision in the Zwickau district - female driver seriously injured

A female driver was seriously injured in a rear-end collision in the Zwickau district. The police report that another car rear-ended the 52-year-old's vehicle at a set of traffic lights. A 64-year-old woman who caused the accident tested positive for alcohol.

Economy 06.11.2023 05:53

Wrong-way driver causes pile-up on A13 freeway

A wrong-way driver has caused a serious traffic accident on the A13 highway from Berlin to Dresden. According to the police, the elderly man drove onto the highway in the wrong direction at the Klettwitz junction near Senftenberg. The accident then occurred in the direction of Dresden and, according ..

Economy 03.11.2023 18:01

Mountain railroads closed in November due to autumn overhaul

The suspension railroad and funicular in Dresden will each be out of service for two weeks during the annual fall overhaul in November. This was announced by the Dresden transport authority on Wednesday. According to the statement, the suspension railroad will be closed from November 6 to November 1 ..

Economy 01.11.2023 15:00

74-year-old seriously injured in collision at intersection

In a car collision at an intersection in Auerbach (Vogtland), a 74-year-old woman suffered serious injuries on Monday. The traffic lights at the intersection were off at the time of the accident, police said Tuesday. The traffic should be regulated by means of traffic signs. On the intersection, the ..

Economy 31.10.2023 08:12

Unusual operation of the fire department: drunken coachman brought home with carriage and horse

Fire department brings drunk coachman together with carriage and horse safely home

Economy 31.10.2023 06:43

Pedestrian seriously injured in collision with car

A female pedestrian was hit by a car in Auerbach/Vogtland and seriously injured. The person who caused the accident should have waited.

Economy 29.10.2023 08:54

Pedestrian seriously injured in collision with car in Auerbach/Vogtland

A female pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Auerbach/Vogtland. The car driver should have waited.

Economy 29.10.2023 08:54

Budget in Leipzig at limits: Financing the energy and transport turnaround a challenge

The additional costs for the energy and transport turnaround are pushing the budget in Leipzig and other municipalities to its limits. The mayor is calling for financial support from the federal and state governments.

Economy 28.10.2023 08:37

Cars collide head-on - four seriously injured

Four people were seriously injured, including a child, in an accident in Meerane (Zwickau district). A 41-year-old driver moved his car into the middle of the lane for initially unclear reasons on Friday and collided head-on with an oncoming car, police said on Saturday. The person who caused the ac ..

Economy 28.10.2023 08:30

Leipzig takes 3rd place nationwide in the city cycling competition

In the nationwide Stadtradeln competition, Leipzig took third place this year behind Berlin and the Hannover region. The trade fair city has never done so well before, the city administration announced on Friday. The approximately 18,000 participants cycled more than 3.5 million kilometers from Sept ..

Politics 27.10.2023 12:00

Reduced Germany ticket for people with less money

People with less money are to be able to buy the Deutschlandticket in Leipzig more cheaply from next year. Instead of 49 euros, they are to pay 29 euros. The difference is to be paid from the city budget, the city administration announced on Friday. The opportunity is to be created for holders of th ..

Politics 27.10.2023 11:19

Historic steam locomotives in the Harz Mountains

In the Harz Mountains, historic steam locomotives still count as a tourist attraction. Learn more about the last scheduled steam locomotive in the GDR and other steam locomotives in Germany.

Economy 27.10.2023 11:01

Winter Plan Comes into Force at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports

The winter schedule at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports comes into effect next Sunday, with new destinations to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Antalya.

Economy 26.10.2023 13:57

Large-scale plant for green aviation fuel planned in Leipzig

Germany's first industrial production facility for green aviation fuel is to be built in Leipzig. Together with technology company Johnson Matthey and energy group bp, a plant is to be built to produce 50,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel annually, a spokeswoman for the company EDL Anlagenbau sa ..

Economy 23.10.2023 17:45

Driving past children: car driver attacks man

The Chemnitz police are investigating the altercation between two men a week ago in Schwarzenberg in the Ore Mountains. According to a statement on Saturday, a previously unknown motorist is said to have insulted and attacked a 35-year-old man, who had complained about his rough driving. The passeng ..

Economy 21.10.2023 09:49

More passengers in Leipzig and Dresden

Despite all climate concerns, the desire to fly on vacation has increased again. Central German airports, especially Leipzig/Halle Airport, have also noticed this.

Economy 19.10.2023 12:35

Freight industry takes a critical view of border controls

The freight transport industry is critical of the new fixed controls on the border with Poland. The border has "a high volume of traffic, both from commercial transports and commuter traffic," a spokeswoman for the German Road Haulage, Logistics and Waste Management Association (BGL) said Tuesday. F ..

Politics 17.10.2023 14:00

Commissioning of electronic interlocking in Bad Schandau leads to train cancellations in Dresden

Train services in the Dresden region will be cancelled from Tuesday evening due to the commissioning of an electronic signal box in Bad Schandau. Replacement buses will be arranged.

Economy 17.10.2023 06:06

Cycle path on the Blue Wonder to be marked in 2024

After the short-term cancellation of the traffic trial on the Blue Wonder in Dresden, the bike path will now be installed next spring. As the city of Dresden announced on Monday, the contracted road construction company can no longer facilitate a date in October. From November to March a marking of ..

Politics 16.10.2023 17:23

Establishment of a cycle path on the Blaues Wunder in Dresden postponed for the time being

Due to bad weather prospects, the city of Dresden has postponed the planned installation of a cycle path on the Blaues Wunder.

Politics 15.10.2023 15:43

Drunk driver hits a pedestrian in eastern Saxony

A drunk driver hit a pedestrian in Waldhufen in the district of Görlitz. The 32-year-old had been standing on the side of the road. He fell and injured himself, as the police announced on Sunday. The driver had previously rammed another car when parking. Witnesses called the police. The officers cau ..

Economy 15.10.2023 12:33

Several train cancellations due to commissioning of a signal box

Due to the commissioning of an electronic signal box in Bad Schandau, there will be train cancellations near Dresden in October. This was announced by Deutsche Bahn on Thursday. According to the statement, several connections will be affected between October 17 and 27, including EC trains between Dr ..

Economy 12.10.2023 15:31

Timetable restrictions in S-Bahn traffic in the Leipzig region

S-Bahn services in the Leipzig region are being thinned out due to staff shortages. Several lines are affected.

Economy 11.10.2023 12:51

Wheelchair user hit by van: Seriously injured

In a collision between a van and an electric wheelchair in Dresden, an 89-year-old man was seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon. The wheelchair rider was riding in the wrong direction on the bike lane on Dr.-Külz-Ring, police said Tuesday. A van turning from an exit had hit the man. Rescue workers ..

Economy 10.10.2023 17:10

Police operation in Glauchau: Police do not yet give details

In Glauchau (Zwickau district) there is currently a police operation. Therefore, in the city area with temporal traffic restrictions are to be expected, said a spokeswoman for the police on Thursday. She did not initially provide details on the operation.Copyright 2023, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights ..

Economy 05.10.2023 11:28

Proposal for the traffic turnaround

The traffic turnaround is no good as an ideological dispute. Car traffic in large cities and metropolitan areas is often on the verge of collapse and pollutes the environment. Suburban connections by public transport and commuter trains often do not work well. Doubling spending on public transit and long-distance commuter rail is needed. There is also a need to shift freight traffic back from highways to rail and waterways. The goal should be large-scale container loading onto rail and waterways. Freight forwarding should only take place over the last mile.

Culture 04.10.2023 21:14

88-year-old cyclist dies in traffic accident in Wurzen

An 88-year-old cyclist was hit by a car in Wurzen and fatally injured.

Economy 04.10.2023 10:46

Small car driver drives in serpentine line on freeway Dresden-Chemnitz

A drunk vehicle attracts the attention of the police on the freeway Dresden-Chemnitz

Economy 03.10.2023 15:45

Deutsche Bahn timetable change: More long-distance traffic

The rail timetable change in December brings noticeably more offers for passengers. The railroads are increasing their long-distance services in particular. It's not just the major cities that are set to benefit - the regions are too.

Economy 29.09.2023 08:45

Start of the vacations and long weekend: ADAC expects traffic jams

At the start of the autumn vacations in Saxony and Thuringia, motorists must prepare for traffic jams on the weekend. Delays and traffic jams are to be expected especially in the conurbations of Magdeburg and Halle/Leipzig, as well as the main traffic routes, the ADAC announced on Thursday.It will b ..

Economy 28.09.2023 13:57

Nearly 2900 violations on nationwide traffic safety day

During checks on the occasion of the nationwide road safety campaign "sicher.mobil.leben" (safe.mobile.live), the police in Saxony detected 2895 violations. Officers checked 5193 road users statewide, 501 of whom were cyclists, the Interior Ministry announced Wednesday. During the action day last Tu ..

Economy 27.09.2023 18:03

Amazon closes its air freight center in Leipzig/Halle

The world's largest online mail order company Amazon is closing its air freight center at Leipzig/Halle Airport. 400 employees are affected.

Culture 26.09.2023 20:31

Delays and cancellations on rail line between Berlin and Halle/Leipzig

From Wednesday, train passengers can expect delays and cancellations on the rail line between Berlin and Halle/Leipzig. The line will be closed on one track until October 5.

Economy 26.09.2023 14:28

Vacations: ADAC expects traffic jams in the direction of the coast and the Alps

Before the start of the fall vacations in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt this weekend, the German Automobile Association (ADAC) has pointed out possible traffic jams on roads and highways caused by vacationers, day trippers and commuters. A large part of the holidaymakers will head for destinations in Ger ..

Economy 25.09.2023 12:02

64-year-old female motorcycle passenger seriously injured in accident

A 64-year-old female passenger on a motorcycle was seriously injured when a car in front suddenly braked on the B 169 highway near Neuensalz in the Vogtland district.

Economy 24.09.2023 14:30

Railroad researchers present new charging station for battery trains

Experts from the SRCC rail research campus want to help the switch from diesel to battery-powered trains get off the ground with a new type of charging station. The "wallbox" for trains will be tested for a year in Annaberg-Buchholz and will then be available to trains in regular operation in 2024, ..

Economy 21.09.2023 06:29

Serious car accident in Kamenz: Two women seriously injured

Two women were seriously injured in a head-on collision between two cars in Kamenz. For reasons that are not yet clear, a 65-year-old woman drove into oncoming traffic and collided with the car of a 52-year-old woman.

Economy 20.09.2023 06:03

Deutschlandticket must be financially secured

Saxon Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer believes that the Deutschlandticket must be financially secured in the coming years. "We feel that this 49-euro ticket is very well received and especially by people in metropolitan areas," said the CDU politician following an out-of-town cabinet meeting in th ..

Politics 19.09.2023 14:08

BGH decides on costs for safekeeping of towed vehicle

In mid-November, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) will decide how much money a car owner has to pay for the safekeeping of a privately towed vehicle.

Economy 15.09.2023 10:58

Car rams into car during chase: policemen injured

Several patrol cars chased the driver of a suspected stolen car for kilometers through Saxony on Thursday. Two officers were injured in the process, according to the Görlitz police department. The officers pursued the car for nearly 100 kilometers from Dresden to Neugersdorf (Görlitz district). Ther ..

Economy 14.09.2023 19:55

Traffic fatalities: sharp increase especially among older people

While the number of traffic fatalities in Thuringia and Saxony decreased in 2022, it increased significantly in Saxony-Anhalt. Most notable was the fact that the number of traffic fatalities involving people 75 years and older tripled from the previous year's figure of 41, said Dekra's regional spok ..

Economy 14.09.2023 11:16

Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports Record Passenger Growth

Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports recorded passenger growth in the first eight months of this year. However, they are still a long way from the figures for 2019.

Economy 13.09.2023 16:45

A weekend for German train traffic

With nearly 30 events, Deutsche Bahn is celebrating a "Rail Day" in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia from September 15 to 17. The prelude for the region southeast forms a rally with special trains to Leipzig as well as the central German railroad summit with panel discussions, as the German cours ..

Economy 12.09.2023 12:30

Highways during the vacations: Number of traffic jams decreases, idle time increases

Motorists were stuck in traffic jams on Saxony's autobahns significantly longer during the summer vacations than in the previous year. In the six vacation weeks, vacationers and travelers spent more than 12.5 hours longer standing together on the autobahn, according to the congestion balance sheet o ..

Economy 12.09.2023 11:41

Young female moped rider dies after accident in Rammenau

In an accident in Rammenau (Bautzen district), a 19-year-old female moped rider died on Saturday. As the police department Görlitz announced on Sunday, she had wanted to drive on the B 98 and disregarded the right of way of a motorist. After the collision, the young woman died at the accident site. ..

Economy 10.09.2023 13:48

Saxony wants to reanimate disused railroad lines

Saxony wants to revive disused railroad lines and has therefore commissioned an expert opinion. The Ministry of Transport is concerned with a total of 22 routes. "What must always be considered: The closed lines in Saxony were not shut down by the government or because there was too much traffic on ..

Economy 10.09.2023 12:09

Drunk pensioner crashes with her car

A 76-year-old woman crashed her car near Boxberg under the influence of alcohol and was slightly injured. As the police department Görlitz announced on Saturday, the senior citizen was driving a small car on the road between Kaschel and Zimpel the day before, when she suddenly left the road. The car ..

Economy 09.09.2023 14:50

1500 objections against Leipzig Airport expansion plans

Citizens have submitted around 1,500 objections to the Saxony State Directorate against the expansion plans for Leipzig/Halle Airport. The deadline for objections had expired on September 4. The number is still provisional, since the people could also report in their communities and not all document ..

Economy 08.09.2023 16:40

Partial closures of A4 tunnel in Upper Lusatia planned

Due to construction and maintenance work, there will be traffic restrictions in the Königshainer Berge tunnel on the A4 Dresden-Görlitz in the next two weeks. From next Monday and until September 23, there may be nightly full closures of individual tubes, announced the Görlitz district office in rel ..

Economy 08.09.2023 16:02

New bridge over the Teltow Canal in the right position

In Berlin-Tempelhof, a new 900-ton railroad bridge has been pushed into position over the Teltow Canal. The bridge is located south of the Attilastrasse S-Bahn station and is an important part of the reconstruction and expansion of the Dresdner Bahn. "When the Dresdner Bahn comes into service in 202 ..

Economy 08.09.2023 12:56

Car density on the rise: More and more cars in Saxony, too

Despite all efforts for a traffic turnaround, more and more cars are on the road in Saxony. From 2012 to 2022, the number of registered cars per 1000 inhabitants increased by more than five percent, as the Federal Statistical Office announced on Tuesday. Accordingly, the value in Saxony in 2012 was ..

Economy 05.09.2023 15:31

Power failure in Dresden highway tunnels: traffic jams on A17

A power failure in the Coschütz and Dölzschen highway tunnels caused long traffic jams on the A17 on Tuesday morning. As a result of the outage, access barriers closed automatically, according to police. Motorists who were in the tunnel chain could safely drive out of the tunnels.According to police ..

Economy 05.09.2023 14:40

Car hits motor home on A38: 38-year-old dies

A 38-year-old driver from Saxony was killed in an accident on the A38 near the Halle-Süd interchange. According to the current state of investigation, he had hit a mobile home on Monday afternoon, the police announced in Halle in the evening. The driver of the motorhome then lost control of his vehi ..

Economy 04.09.2023 21:38

Due to construction work timetable changes at MRB

Passengers of the Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn (MRB) must prepare for schedule changes on the Leipzig-Grimma-Döbeln line in the next few days. The reason is construction work on the line, as the company announced on Monday. On Wednesday (September 7) as well as on the coming weekend, rail replacement se ..

Economy 04.09.2023 08:29

Deutschland-Ticket strengthens rail transport in Saxony: significant growth in passenger numbers

Three months after the introduction of the Deutschlandticket, the transport associations in Saxony are drawing a positive conclusion. Passenger numbers increased significantly in many places - especially on the route between Dresden and Leipzig.

Various news 13.08.2023 12:33

Harley Days Dresden: Over 5000 bikers celebrate American way of life

According to the organizers, more than 5,000 bikers came to Dresden this year for the Harley Days. On the festival grounds in the Ostragehege, visitors enjoyed the American way of life for three days.

Various news 23.07.2023 22:06

"Air Defender": Operations at Saxony's airports continue as normal

At Saxony's airports, the air force exercise "Air Defender 2023" has so far had no consequences for passengers. So far, there have been no restrictions at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports, said a spokesman for Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG. In an initial assessment, German air traffic control expect ..

Various news 12.06.2023 20:11

Sustainable aircraft construction in Saxony: Leipzig gets first final assembly line since reunification

Saxony's aviation industry continues to grow. The aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft plans to build a sustainable regional aircraft in the future with a new plant at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Various news 16.05.2023 20:41

Germany ticket in good demand in central Germany

Also in the area of the Central German Transport Association (MDV), the Deutschlandticket is in good demand. According to its information on Tuesday, more than 90,000 people have been using it since the beginning of May, and according to initial estimates, the number of contract-based users - subscr ..

Various news 09.05.2023 20:07

Gruene propose Saxony as location for new Deutsche Bahn ICE maintenance plant

Die Gruenen propose Saxony as location for new Deutsche Bahn ICE maintenance plant.

Various news 16.04.2023 10:50

Deutschlandticket: Advance sale of the 49 euro ticket in Saxony started

From May, the Deutschlandticket will make bus and rail travel cheaper throughout Germany. However, customers will not be able to buy the 49-euro ticket spontaneously from a vending machine. They have to take out a subscription. Preferably in advance. This started on Monday.

Various news 03.04.2023 21:27

Saxony extends special regime for Ukrainian cars

Saxony extends the exemption for vehicles of Ukrainian refugees until June 30. Cars with valid Ukrainian registration and sufficient liability insurance may participate in traffic until then, as Transport Minister Martin Dulig (SPD) announced in Dresden on Monday. "I am pleased that together we coul ..

Various news 03.04.2023 21:20

Dresden suspension railroad fit for another ten years of operation

The historic suspension railroad on the slopes of the Elbe in Dresden has received the operating license for another ten years after the general check. Because of its "excellent technical condition," only minor work had to be done this time, as the Dresden Transport Authority (DVB) announced at the ..

Various news 16.03.2023 17:11