Spading in Frankfurt: New S-Bahn line for Hanau and Maintal!

Spading in Frankfurt: New S-Bahn line for Hanau and Maintal!

Hanau, Deutschland - On Monday morning, the official groundbreaking for the North Mainian S-Bahn fell, a project that is supposed to bring new impetus to the connection between Frankfurt and Hanau. Numerous prominent part took part in the solemn ceremony in the east of Frankfurt, including the Hessian Transport Minister Kaweh Mansori and the mayors of Frankfurt and Hanau, Mike Josef and Claus Kaminsky. In the coming years there are massive investments that will be estimated with over two billion euros. [hessenschau.de] (https://www.hessenschau.de/wirtschaft/sparenstich-fuer-nordmainische-sbahn-sbahn-fuer-Strecke-zwischen-und-Hanau-V3.nordmainian-Sahn-expansion-100.html) reports not only to improve the regional connection, but also strengthen the housing market in the region should.

The North Main S-Bahn will be around 19 kilometers long and will lead from Hanau via Maintal to Frankfurt. Two new stops are planned: Frankfurt-Ost (deep) and Frankfurt-Fechenheim, both are to be designed barrier-free. Particularly noteworthy is the new tunnel section of around 1.4 kilometers between the Konstablerwache and Frankfurt-Ost stations, which is to significantly relieve train traffic. According to the RMV, the new trains will run every 15 minutes at the main traffic time, which means a noticeable progress for commuters in the region. rmv.de emphasizes that two new tracks along the existing railway line are built to better relieve the traffic node Frankfurt.

extensive construction work is in sight

The construction is divided into three sections, with the first section in Frankfurt and Maintal begin. The first preparatory work has already started to demolish and replace a bridge in Hanau, which has been in operation since May 2023. It is important to mention that the building law for the section in Hanau is not yet available, and the earliest allocation of building law is expected for the end of 2025 or early 2026. The investments by the federal and state governments alone are around 1.7 billion euros for the first construction phases. This is part of the extensive infrastructure development program Frankfurt Rheinmainplus, which is intended to strengthen the entire region. [hessenschau.de] (https://www.hessenschau.de/wirtschaft/sparenstich-fuer-nordmainische-sbahn-baubeginn-fuer-Strecke-between-frankfurt-and-hanau-v3.nordmainer-sbahn- expansion-100.html)

The Pro Bahn passenger association is positive about the start of construction, but criticizes the long planning period of around 40 years. Hesse's Minister of Transport emphasizes how important this project is for the region, by pointing out the need for an efficient connection to the surrounding area. The North Main S-Bahn is therefore a crucial step towards a more environmentally friendly and more efficient mobility in Hesse.