New barrier-free transport hub in Rudolstadt-Schwarza creates the infrastructural basis for coordinated connections and a future 15-minute interval

Using timetable data from all over Germany, we show where public transport provision is best – and where the biggest gaps are.

Agora Verkehrswende reports that 21 million people in Germany are poorly served by bus and rail. This is especially the case in rural regions. One major German city fares best.

All's well that ends well? After months of closure and an investment of around 600,000 euros, the new "Dreiklang" has been served since this week.

Every town – every hour: Since December 2024, the Osterholz cycle connects all towns in the district of Osterholz with more than 3,000 inhabitants on an hourly basis. The planning of the Osterholz cycle is now being completed…

In the district of Sigmaringen, a new timetable concept from August ensures a reliable hourly service in local public transport.

As the Thuringian Innovation Center at TU Ilmenau, we have been organizing the Thüringer Forum Mobilität as the leading event every two years since 2011, in cooperation with partners from business, science, and state institutions, to…

The district council has passed a fundamental resolution. The goal is a fleet of 100 driverless vehicles in public transport.

Especially in rural regions, self-driving shuttle and on-demand bus systems offer the opportunity to make mobility services more flexible, needs-oriented, and economical. How these are used in Thuringia and beyond…