The railway elicits a head-shaking response
In the heart of Oberhausen, a contentious issue has arisen concerning the construction of a sound barrier along the railway tracks in Lirich. A group of citizens share the same dissatisfaction with the railway's decision to significantly scale back the planned noise barrier construction parallel to Wunder- and Katharinenstraße.
At the forefront of this dispute is Bülent Sahin, the SPD city councilor for Lirich-Nord. Sahin, who was elected directly by the citizens, has expressed his frustration over the railway's decision, stating it as incomprehensible that the railway can support a large utility pole but not a noise barrier.
The railway initially made promises of noise protection measures in 2018, but now, it appears those promises have been reversed. Technical constraints in the subsoil at the height of Katharinenstraße are cited as the reason for the limited construction of the sound barrier. However, the details surrounding this decision remain unclear.
Common factors for such decisions might include changes in project funding, revised cost-benefit assessments, technical or logistical challenges, or alterations in noise regulation standards or community priorities. Without specific, updated information or official statements regarding the Lirich project, it is not possible to definitively explain the reduction in planned noise barrier construction.
Sahin has questioned the railway's ability to support a massive utility pole but not a noise barrier, and he has expressed concern that the railway's incomprehensible decisions are damaging the acceptance of railway lines in residential areas.
The construction of the sound barrier is currently happening in the western part of Oberhausen, but the "Sound Barrier 15" can only be built up to just behind the railway bridge over the Wilmsstraße, according to a letter from the railway to a resident. Last year, the railway decided against noise protection along the railway tracks in Grafenbusch.
Sahin suggests that a clear stance from the city leadership would be significant in resolving this issue. He has demanded clarification from the railway in political bodies and continues to advocate for the citizens of Lirich. The final word on noise protection in Lirich has not yet been spoken, and it is crucial to consult local railway authorities, municipal planning departments, or recent official communications pertaining to the noise protection measures in Lirich for detailed, current information.
Despite the ongoing construction of the sound barrier in Western Oberhausen, the decision to limit the noise barrier construction along Wunder- and Katharinenstraße has sparked dissent. Bülent Sahin, the SPD city councilor for Lirich-Nord, is calling for clarification as he questions the financing of a large utility pole, yet the railway's inaction towards a noise barrier in the heart of Oberhausen's residential areas. This uncertain situation revolves around the transportation sector, as well as the industry and finance aspects, with implications for the future of the Lirich community.
