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On Monday evening, an unknown perpetrator threatened two young passengers with a knife in a tram traveling from Lobeda-West after they refused to hand over their e-cigarette.
Jena celebrates 125 years of its tram network. From the first “Electric” in 1901 to the modern “Lichtbahn,” the tram remains the backbone of urban mobility in the city on the Saale.
Jenaer Nahverkehr celebrates its 125th anniversary with a special run of the city’s oldest historical tram, marking over a century of public transport history in the Saalestadt.
Starting in April, the Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen (VMT) will conduct a comprehensive passenger survey in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis to optimize public transport and ensure fair revenue distribution.
Jenaer Nahverkehr is celebrating its 125th anniversary on April 1, 2026, with a public action day and an evening reading session featuring historical archives and anecdotes.
Due to the barrier-free expansion and asphalt work at the Burgaupark stop in Jena, Line 10 and regional night services will be relocated from April 7 to mid-May 2026.
In his weekly video message, Jena’s Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche discusses climate protection, the tense situation in public transport, and the development of local retail.
JES Verkehrsgesellschaft is significantly expanding its public transport services: Starting Easter Saturday, April 4, a new late-night bus will operate on Line 410 between Jena Westbahnhof and Eisenberg.
Commuters traveling to Jena from the north currently face significant delays and costs due to a 15-kilometer detour. Despite the financial burden, many remain dependent on their cars due to a lack of flexible alternatives.
The fourth round of negotiations in the Thüringen public transport labor dispute has ended without a result. Despite concessions from the union ver.di, further strikes in Jena are now likely.