Container transport company DB Cargo shifts planned container terminal eastwards towards Regensburg
## Regensburg's Container Depot Plans Revised Amidst Public Opposition
In a notable shift, DB Cargo has announced new plans for a container depot in Regensburg, abandoning the initial proposal for a depot at the Ostbahnhof. Instead, the company is exchanging areas within the goods traffic center to accommodate the new facility [1][2].
The revised plans do not specify the exact purpose of the commercial space with building rights, which previously belonged to Transa GmbH and now totals 120,000 square meters [3]. The city of Regensburg, however, stands to benefit from this development, as the new depot will provide a reliable rail connection for customers in the region and contribute to the economic development of the city by creating a more efficient logistics hub [1][2].
The change in plans may have been influenced by public opposition to the initial proposal for a container depot at the Ostbahnhof, with complaints, protests, and a heated debate in the Regensburg city council [4]. The planned depot on the Osttangente has been abandoned, signalling DB Cargo's commitment to addressing community concerns [5].
Mayor of Regensburg, who has expressed pleasure with the new development, believes that the centralization of container handling and storage at this depot will reduce traffic congestion in surrounding city quarters by consolidating multiple outdoor areas into one facility [1]. The depot will also be connected to the nearby Umschlagterminal operated by DUSS, a subsidiary of DB, facilitating integrated logistics services [1].
The exchange of areas within the goods traffic center is a part of DB Cargo's revised plans, and the Transa Spedition GmbH will cease operations at the Ostbahnhof on September 30, 2025, allowing for the adaptation of the site into a container depot [4][5]. The city will support DB Cargo in activating the site for this purpose.
This development marks a significant step in the ongoing evolution of Regensburg's freight transportation hub, underscoring DB Cargo's commitment to working collaboratively with the city and the community to ensure sustainable and efficient logistics solutions.
The revised plans for the container depot in Regensburg now include areas within the goods traffic center, initially belonging to Transa GmbH, totaling 120,000 square meters. This development is expected to enhance the economic growth of the city by creating a more efficient logistics hub, and may also improve the city's finance and transportation industries due to the reliable rail connection it will provide.
