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As of: 27.11.2018 at 21:25

The Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV) is expanding its schedule change offer on 9 December. The Hamburg Senate explained the details on Tuesday. The lines are lengthened, the clocks have condensed and the subway short trains have been removed during the day and evening. "The increase in this year's offer is the largest in many years," Dietrich Hartmann, CEO of HVV, told reporters in Hamburg on Tuesday.

Changes for many U-Bahn and S-Bahn trains

Already in July, the Senate announced its offer, it has now called for more details: U1 and U3 spend rush hour between 6 and 9 hours every three minutes and 20 seconds. There are no short trains on the U2 and S11. In addition, three new Metrobus lines will be available from 9 December.

More space in trains between Hauptbahnhof and Harburg-Rathaus

Most pbadengers enjoy it between the main railway station and Harburg-Rathaus: On the busy S-Bahn line, line 3 would be used for suburban traffic. It is mostly composed of long trains of nine wagons and can accommodate up to 1,500 pbadengers. By comparison, short trains have three cars and six complete trains. Between the main station and Harburg, the five-minute clock of the S3 and S31 clock at 21 is extended.

"Make life easier for motorists too"

Attractive public transport also makes the streets look empty, said Transport Minister Michael Westhagemann (non-party): "Promoting public transport and pedestrian and cyclist traffic makes life a little easier for motorists." The Senate takes a total of 19 million euros for the planned changes.

According to State Councilor Andreas Rieckhof (SPD), the increase of 2.1% of the tariff planned for 1 January will be decided at the next or the next session of the Parliament of Hamburg.

Opposition: "This is still not enough"

Dennis Thering (CDU) criticizes the plans of the Senate: "There is still much to be done, especially in the area of ​​local traffic on the Elbe and Alster." We also require a 24-hour operation during the week." Heike Sudmann (The Left) congratulates the Senate for its efforts, but in their eyes, the offer is still not enough: "On the S3, we now have larger canned sardines, but we have to have a much bigger clock. " In addition, she criticizes the fact that improvements to six bus lines – contrary to what was promised in the summer – will only happen next year.