Trend reversal after a lull: e-cars in Saxony are growing strongly
After a decline in 2024, the number of new e-cars in Saxony is rising again significantly. What manufacturers and experts say about the reasons and challenges.
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More violations of the Sunday driving ban for trucks
Trucks over 7.5 tons are only allowed to drive on Sundays and public holidays in exceptional cases. In Saxony, however, more and more truck drivers are ignoring the ban.
BSW member of parliament calls for revitalization of the Herrnhut Railway
The reactivation of old railroad lines is a recurring topic of discussion in Saxony. This also applies to the Herrnhut Railway. However, this would require high investments. That is why the state is turning it down.
Media: Fewer journeys on narrow-gauge railroads
According to a media report, the timetable for the Weißeritztalbahn and the Lößnitzgrundbahn is to be thinned out. Exactly which trains will be canceled.
More charging points for e-cars - Leipzig leads the way
The network of charging points is becoming denser in Saxony. Growth has been particularly strong in Leipzig.
Narrow-gauge railroads in the Dresden region well under steam
Narrow-gauge railroads have a special appeal and have loyal fans. The operator for the Dresden region is looking forward to more passengers. Cocktail rides are designed to attract young people.
More driving instructors trained in Saxony
You have to pass four state exams to be able to work as a driving instructor. Interest in the job is growing in Saxony.
Riesa port struggles with costs - new terminal to help
Blocked transport routes and rising costs: the collapse of the Carola Bridge is upsetting the balance of shipping on the Elbe. Why some see the port of Riesa as a glimmer of hope.
Fewer Saxons buying e-cars - but a hybrid boom
E-mobility is booming worldwide - but not in Germany. In Saxony, too, the number of electric car registrations fell significantly last year. A missed opportunity, according to experts.
Leipzig ICE plant: Optimism despite many challenges
The Leipzig ICE plant is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Despite the current poor network infrastructure at Deutsche Bahn, the plant remains optimistic.
Expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport causes debate
The planned airport expansion in central Germany is polarizing like never before. Why environmentalists and local residents are putting on the brakes - and why construction may not be halted after all.
Shipping traffic near Bad Schandau to start in January
Shipping on the Elbe has been suspended for weeks due to the dilapidated bridge in Bad Schandau. Ships may soon be able to sail again if measurements permit. But only at agreed times for the time being.
Elbe closures cause problems for Czech skippers
Ship operators in the Czech Republic are not in the Christmas spirit. This is due to ongoing closures of the Elbe due to collapsed or dilapidated bridges in Saxony.
Dresden: 14 million euros for streetcar infrastructure
The streetcar infrastructure in Dresden is being renewed. The federal and state governments are supporting the measures with a total of 14 million euros.
TU Chemnitz receives 20 million euros for railroad research
Chemnitz University of Technology receives millions for a new rail technology project. The aim: innovative solutions for rail transportation.
Lawsuit filed against expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport
The areas for aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Cargo Airport are to be significantly enlarged. Environmentalists want to stop the project in court.
Expansion of the Riesa port approved
The way has been cleared for the construction of a new port terminal in Riesa. The expansion is necessary because the existing container terminal has reached its capacity limit.
Dulig demands fair contract for DHL hub in Leipzig
The contract between DHL and Leipzig Airport runs until 2036 and both parties would like to extend it. Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs is calling for fair conditions and quieter aircraft.
Truck parking spaces on highways still in short supply
Consumer behavior is causing more traffic on the roads. In Saxony, truck drivers search in vain for parking spaces for their rest periods. New construction projects aim to change this.
Saxony's chambers of industry and commerce warn of a collapse in the freight forwarding industry
The Saxon Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and the Saxon Transport Industry Association (LSN) have warned the Federal Minister of Transport, Volker Wissing (FDP), of a collapse in the freight forwarding industry. In a joint letter to the transport minister on Thursday, they stated that the tr ..
Historic cable car to Augustusburg during maintenance break
The historic cable car to Augustusburg Castle is taking a three-week break from Monday to carry out important maintenance work.
Upper Elbe ports with less goods throughput
In 2023, the Upper Elbe was not navigable for months and there was a lack of capacity. Despite the decline, the overall balance is positive in difficult times.
Luxury items from Leipzig Airport all over the world
The logistics site at Leipzig/Halle Airport is growing. The Munich-based company Mytheresa, an online platform for luxury fashion, officially opened a logistics center in Schkeuditz on Thursday. Covering an area of around 55,000 square meters, the center offers space for up to five million luxury it ..
Higher truck toll: chambers fear rising prices
From December, haulage companies will have to pay a higher toll for their journeys on long-distance roads. The money is to be invested in maintaining the roads and railroads. The chambers believe that people will feel the effects of this increase.
Restrictions between Halle and Magdeburg
Train travelers between Halle and Magdeburg must be prepared for restrictions due to construction work from 24 November to 1 December 2023. The Köthen junction will be equipped with modern control and safety technology during this time, Deutsche Bahn announced on Monday. It will be necessary to clos ..