Re-tendering the Kiel-Hamburg Railway Line: A New Opportunity for Transport Companies
Railway authority resumes assignment of Kiel-Hamburg train route - Reallocation of Kiel-Hamburg Railway Line Commissioned Anew
Hey there! Let's dive into some exciting news about the railway line connecting Kiel and Hamburg. The Land is giving it another shot in finding an operator, as announced by Nahverkehrsbund Schleswig-Holstein (Nah.SH). This bundle includes two lines: the RE 70 from Hamburg to Kiel, and the RE 7 from Hamburg to Kiel/Flensburg/Tinglev. In total, these lines cover approximately five million train kilometers every year. Currently, DB Regio operates on these lines, but there's a chance for a change starting from December 2027.
The first attempt at tendering failed to attract an economic bid for the Netz Mitte. However, in the parallel tendered Netz Süd-West with lines like the RB 61 from Hamburg to Itzehoe/Heide, and the RB 71 from Hamburg to Wrist/Kellinghusen, there was an economic bid. Apparently, the Economics and Finance Committee wants nordbahn to continue operating there, yet the contract hasn't been awarded due to some legal hurdles (the Vergabekammer is involved). These lines account for around 2.1 million train kilometers per year.
With the re-tendering of the Netz Mitte, it's possible that a transport company could clinch the deal for both networks in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, according to the Nahverkehrsverbund. So, if you're a transport company with the right skills and financial resources, this could be your golden opportunity!
Takeaways
- The tender for the Kiel-Hamburg line is being re-opened for railway network management.
- The Bahnnetz Mitte (a central railway network) and the parallel Netz Süd-West lines are involved.
- DB Regio currently operates on these lines, but a new transport company could take over from December 2027.
- If successful, the transport company could potentially manage both networks.
- For more specific details about the tender process and operational aspects, it would be best to consult the relevant authorities or companies involved.
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In the re-tendering process of the Kiel-Hamburg Railway Line, a transport company may seize the opportunity to provide community aid through offering vocational training programs, particularly in the automotive industry, along with managing both the Bahnnetz Mitte and the parallel Netz Süd-West lines in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg. Securing the finance needed for the operation will be essential for the company to succeed in this bidding process.
