Tram line construction project Zeisigwald
The planned route begins at Straße der Nationen, where the existing infrastructure currently ends at the main station loop. It then runs to Wilhelm-Külz-Platz, turns onto August-Bebel-Straße and finally leads via Thomas-Mann-Platz and Heinrich-Schütz-Straße to Zeisigwaldstraße.
Almost the entire route is planned as a level-crossing track. At the same time, modern facilities for pedestrians and cyclists will be created and accessibility for all public transport and pedestrians along the route will be ensured.
On this page
- Video about the planned route
- The route at a glance
- Objectives of the new line
- Effects and synergies
- Timeline
- Presentation of the public dialogue on 1 December 2025 available for download
- Site plans available for download
The video shows a visualisation of the planned route:
The route at a glance
- Approximately 3.2 km of double-track railway line
- Mostly at-grade railway track
- A turning facility instead of a conventional turning loop
- Accompanied by modern cycling and pedestrian facilities
- Construction of nine stops
- Partial preservation of existing trees and numerous new plantings
Objectives of the new line
The new tram line will also connect the north-east of Chemnitz to the tram network, further increasing the attractiveness of public transport in our city. Chemnitz residents will be able to reach their destinations even faster and more conveniently. In this way, we are making an important contribution to a sustainable city.
Now that the current bus line 51 on the city center – TU Campus branch has already been replaced by the tram, the goal is to create a continuous route to Zeisigwald by extending tram line 3.
Further objectives of the new construction project are:
High-demand destinations such as the Sachsen-Allee shopping centre, the Planitzwiese industrial estate, the Terra Nova Campus, the eins stadium on Gellertstraße, the Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien hospitals and the Zeisigwald local recreation area will be connected to the tram network.
- Prospective development of the Chemnitz model, stage 3
- Connection of the future depot Dual-system vehicles of the Chemnitz model
Effects and synergies
- Increase in transport capacity
- Use of modern and comfortable trams
Attractive design of the traffic area
→ Creation of modern cycling and pedestrian facilities
→ Renovation of roads and adjacent areas
→ Commissioning of modern stops
→ Renewal of the combined sewer and other utilities
Time line
As of: 1 December 2025
| 2020 | Feasibility studies, including cost-benefit analyses of the route network expansion, conducted in collaboration with an engineering firm and the city of Chemnitz, with positive results. |
| 16.03.2022 | Confirmation of the further development of local public transport in Chemnitz and thus of the city council's plan to expand the route network |
| second quarter 2022 | Submission of a framework funding application with the aim of acquiring federal and state funds |
| 2023 | Europe-wide tender for general planning services |
| fourth quarter 2023 | preparatory surveying work along the entire planned route |
| 12/2023 | Commencement of planning services |
| 2024 to 2025 | Investigation of various options with regard to site plan, cross-section, media classification and performance considerations for each section of the route/street Result: Determination of the preferred option |
| 26.11.2025 | Confirmation of preferred option by city council |
| until 07/2026 | Preliminary design |
| 09/2026 | Decision on the implementation of the project by the city council |
| 08/2026 bis 06/2028 | Approval and implementation planning & preparation for awarding contracts |
| Mid-2029 | Targeted planning approval decision |
| 07/2029 to 12/2031 | Construction work |
| 12/2031 | Commissioning |
Presentation available for download
Here you will find the presentation used in the public dialogue on 1 December 2025. In addition to information about the route, it also contains maps of the individual sections of the route.
The presentation is only available in German.
Site plans for download
Here you can download the site plans for the individual sections of the route in PDF format.
