New mobile phone for train travelers: progress in the lake plate

Von Kl Redaktion

The mobile phone supply on important railway lines in Germany is the focus of a new compromise that not only benefits train travelers, but could also have positive effects on the surrounding communities and nature conservation.

Mobile function for travelers

On the north-south connection between Rostock, Berlin and Dresden, there has been a problem for a long time: a big radio hole that trained train passengers over an approximately 30 km long section between Neustrelitz and Waren (Müritz). Deutsche Telekom has now announced that a solution was found with the construction of 14 new mobile phone masts. This measure represents an important step to improve the mobile phone connection for travelers.

nature conservation in focus

The planning of the new infrastructure had to meet strict nature and environmental protection requirements. An essential point of the compromise stipulates that the new masts with a height of only 25 meters are less noticeable in the landscape, since they are not higher than the surrounding trees. This ensures both the landscape and species protection and ensures automated forest fire monitoring.

costs and financing

The implementation of these mobile phone masts is cost -intensive. Originally, 200,000 euros per mast, including the connection to the fiber optic network, could be expected. Due to the special requirements of the planning, the costs could increase to up to 500,000 euros. However, this investment is necessary to increase mobility and security for travelers and residents.

advantages for the community

District Administrator Heiko Kärger (CDU) emphasizes that the new radio masts will not only benefit the train traveler, but also to the residents of the neighboring communities and visitors to the Müritz national park. The direct integration of the district into the planning process ensures quickly processing of the necessary building applications.

future developments

The required building applications should be submitted by the end of summer 2024. Experts estimate that the complete expansion could take at least three years, but Kärger expressed hope that the first masts can be put into operation in the coming year. These developments can not only improve the travel experience, but also promote the digital connection of the region.

Finally, it can be said that this compromise is a decisive progress for the entire region. It could serve as a model for future projects in which environmental protection and technological development are promoted together.

- Nag