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Berlin Transport Chief Pitches TegelSpandau Maglev, Moves to Feasibility Review

A feasibility study will test Ute Bonde’s claim that a maglev offers faster, cheaper service than a tram.

Overview

  • The CDU senator proposed a magnetic levitation link between the redeveloped Tegel site and Spandau neighborhoods.
  • She argued that lifecycle costs and delivery timelines favor a grade‑separated system over a street‑running tram in congested corridors.
  • The Senate Housing Commission is scheduled to consider the proposal on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
  • Planners will examine route options serving Insel Gartenfeld and Wasserstadt with a potential Havel crossing.
  • The SPD warned against a pipe dream, and Green transport politician Antje Kapek cited expert planning that identified a tram as the most cost‑efficient option.