Train journeys prompt disbelief
In Lirich-Nord, a significant scaling back of the planned sound barrier construction has caused concern among residents and local councilor, Bulent Sahin. This development comes despite earlier promises by the railway in 2018 for noise protection measures, including sound barriers.
The original plans for the sound barrier along Wunder and Katharinen streets were ambitious, aimed at effectively mitigating noise levels. However, recent reports suggest that the project has been notably scaled back, falling short of the initial expectations set four years ago.
Bulent Sahin, the directly elected city councilor for Lirich-Nord, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the railway's explanation for the limited sound barrier construction. He believes that the railway's incomprehensible decisions regarding noise protection are doing a disservice to the acceptance of rail routes in settled areas. Sahin also stated that it would be an important sign if the city leadership also positioned itself on the sound barrier issue.
A group of Lirich residents shares Sahin's dissatisfaction. They are demanding clarification from the railway about the limited sound barrier construction in political bodies. The letter from the railway to a resident about the limited sound barrier construction was vague, as previously mentioned, leaving many questions unanswered.
The railway had initially promised generous noise protection measures, but has since reversed its position. The city leadership's position on the sound barrier issue in Lirich is yet to be determined. The construction of the sound barrier will not extend beyond the railway bridge over Wilms Street, as previously stated.
The railway's explanation for the limited construction is due to technical constraints in the building ground at the level of Katharinen Street. However, the exact reasons for the scaling back and the implications for noise levels in Lirich-Nord remain unclear, as there is no explicit public record detailing these factors specifically for Wunder and Katharinen streets.
As the situation unfolds, residents and councilor Sahin are calling for transparency and clarity from the railway company. They seek a detailed explanation for the changes in the noise protection measures and a commitment to upholding the initial promises made in 2018. The future of the sound barrier construction in Lirich-Nord hangs in the balance, with many hoping for a resolution that addresses the concerns of the community.
- The limited sound barrier construction in Lirich-Nord has raised questions about the railway's commitment to its initial promises in finance and industry, specifically with regards to the 2018 noise protection measures.
- Bulent Sahin, the city councilor for Lirich-Nord, has advocated for the importance of adequate transportation infrastructure, citing the sound barrier construction as an essential aspect to ensure a harmonious coexistence between residents and rail routes.
