Enhanced bus routes in Baden-Württemperg region
The state of Baden-Württemberg is taking strides to improve public transportation, with several new Regional Bus lines set to start operations in the coming months. These lines are part of the bwegt family, an initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and climate-friendly mobility.
One of the most anticipated additions is the Regional Bus Line between Herrenberg and Calw. Spanning 23 kilometers, this line will take 39 minutes for the entire journey. Many modern and comfortable buses, operating in the white-yellow-grey bwegt design, will service this route. The line is scheduled to begin operation on New Year's Day.
Another significant development is the connection of the new Regional Bus line Schorndorf-Welzheim to the S-Bahn network of the Stuttgart Metropolitan Region. This line, funded by the state to the tune of around 3.5 million euros over the next five years, runs every half hour in sync with the S-Bahn. During peak hours, the frequency increases to every 15 minutes.
The state is also investing heavily in the Lörrach-EuroAirport Regional Bus Line, with over 1.6 million euros earmarked for the next three years. This international connection, 20 kilometers long and taking 50 minutes for the entire journey, is set to commence operation on December 15, 2024.
In addition to these new lines, seven existing regiobus projects have been extended in the funding programme for 2024. The state is also allocating an additional 29 million euros for regiobus lines in the 2024 funding period.
The city of Bad Hersfeld in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district is another beneficiary of the state's investment in regional bus lines. Nine regional bus lines operated by RhönEnergie Bus GmbH will start operation on July 1, 2024, following the city's successful application for financing.
For those needing to get in touch with the Ministry of Transport, the Press Office and the Citizen Liaison Officer are available for contact. bwegt, the driving force behind these initiatives, works closely with regional railway companies and other partners to continuously improve public transport.
These developments mark a significant step forward in the state's commitment to providing efficient, sustainable, and climate-friendly public transportation options for its citizens.
