Transdev takes over Saxony concession from insolvent operator

OBERELBE Transport Authority (VVO) has appointed Transdev to take over the operation of diesel services in the Dresden area following the bankruptcy of Städtebahn Sachsen. Transdev Regio Ost will operate the services from October 1 until the end of 2021.

Städtebahn Sachsen DMUs meet at Heidenau station.

Photo Credit: Neumann

The network covers lines radiating from Dresden to Königsbrück, Kamenz and Altenberg as well as between Pirna and Sebnitz. The network carries around 10,000 passengers per day and trains cover about 1.9 million train-km annually.

Transdev will take over the 80 former employees of Städtebahn Sachsen and its fleet of DMUs.

Transdev takes over Saxony concession from insolvent operator

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