Tram network extension
In order to further promote public transport in our city and make it attractive for even more people, we are constantly working on expanding our tram network. In addition to the new lines that we are planning as part of the Chemnitz model together with Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen and the city of Chemnitz, we have analysed other potential tram routes.
Tram network extension Zeisigwald
The planned route begins on Straße der Nationen, where the existing infrastructure currently ends in the main station loop. It then runs to Wilhelm-Külz-Platz, turns onto August-Bebel-Straße and finally runs via Thomas-Mann-Platz to Zeisigwaldstraße.
Almost the entire route is planned as a railway track flush with the road. At the same time, modern facilities for pedestrians and cyclists will be created and accessibility for all public transport and pedestrians along the route will be ensured.
Chronological classification
Status: 1 November 2024
| 2020 | Feasibility studies including benefit-cost analyses of the route network extension together with the engineering office Verkehrsconsult Dresden Berlin (VCDB) and the City of Chemnitz with positive results |
| 16 March 2022 | Confirmation of the further development of local public transport in Chemnitz and thus of the route network extension project by the city council |
| 2nd quarter 2022 | Submission of an application for funding with the aim of acquiring federal and state funds |
| 2023 | Europe-wide invitation to tender for the general planning services |
| 4th quarter 2023 | Preparatory surveying work along the entire planned route |
| December 2023 | Start of planning services |
| Early 2025 | Completion of the variant analysis |
Tram network extension Reichenbrandt
The planned route runs along the existing line to Schönau and turns onto Zwickauer Straße at Guerickestraße. There it runs to the Reichenbrand church.
The construction of the tram line will simultaneously create modern pedestrian and cycle traffic facilities and significantly upgrade the entire Zwickauer Straße between the ‘Guerickestraße/Jaenickestraße’ junction and ‘Reichenbrand Church’ in terms of urban development.
Chronological classification
Status: 1 November 2024
| 2020 | Feasibility studies including benefit-cost analyses of the route network extension together with the engineering office Verkehrsconsult Dresden Berlin (VCDB) and the City of Chemnitz with positive results |
| 16 March 2022 | Confirmation of the further development of local public transport in Chemnitz and thus of the route network extension project by the city council |
| 2nd quarter 2022 | Feasibility study of the alternative terminus points DRK Hospital and FORTIS Academy |
| 2nd quarter of 2022 | Submission of a funding application with the aim of acquiring federal and state funding |
| Early 2025 | Invitation to tender for planning services up to service phase three according to HOAI (design planning) in order to intensify planning |