Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen

The SSB does not run on its own. Behind every kilometer of track, every switch, and every IT system stand highly qualified professionals.

— Annette Schwarz, Chief HR Officer (Personalvorständin) of the Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen (SSB), commenting on the recruitment campaign 'SSB Jobdating – Jobs to Fall in Love'.

This could lead to longer waiting times for individual traffic than was the case last year.

— SSB spokesperson; on behalf of SSB and the City of Stuttgart

The tram had to run – there was no alternative.

— Nikolaus Niederich on the necessity of public transport during the world wars.

Letting the shuttle service run via Borsig Street and Heilbronner Street to Pragsattel is not a solution, because it would mean that the Maybachstraße stop could not be served.

— Birgit Kiefer, spokesperson for Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB), on the shuttle service plan during the Feuerbach track work

For the nationwide Digital Knot Stuttgart pilot project (DKS), Deutsche Bahn is once again closing the rail line between Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt and Fellbach

— Deutsche Bahn spokesperson on the Stuttgart Digital Knot (DKS) project

The reconstruction could not only relieve the adjacent residential areas from car traffic but also implement further measures for traffic calming in Bad Cannstatt.

— A city spokesperson about the impacts of the reconstruction at Augsburger Platz.

We are currently not planning to carry out further strike days.

— Jan Bleckert, Verdi negotiating leader, regarding the current situation about further strikes.

I have the utmost respect for the performance of the train staff.

— Thomas Moser, head of SSB, expresses his respect for the work of the city train drivers during a tour of the city train network.

In speculative construction, a consistently sustainable and user-oriented planning is crucial.

— Frank Widmann, Managing Director of W2 Development, on the importance of sustainability in speculative building.

It has been openly communicated that public transport will become more expensive if a blanket speed limit of 30 km/h is introduced in Stuttgart.

— Joachim Keller, Head of Operational Strategies at SSB, discussing the financial implications of the 30 km/h speed limit on public transport.

It is being recklessly intruded into agriculture.

— Thomas Ludmann, the affected farmer, expresses his concern about the impact of the city railway on agriculture.

I understand that people are striking for better conditions.

— A woman from Fellbach, who is planning a visit to Winnenden, comments on the strikes in public transport.

We are at the limit on the main line

— A railway spokesperson commented on the situation on Friday.

The punctuality of the city train is exceptionally high. Unfortunately, that cannot be said about all areas of public transport.

— Winfried Hermann, Minister of Transport of Baden-Württemberg, during the presentation of the funding for new city trains.

To maintain the infrastructure in good condition and thus ensure quality and punctuality in the long term.

— A spokesperson for Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG explains the goal of the renovation measures.

The city’s tram fleet will be strengthened, existing vehicles will be replaced, and the system will remain efficient.

— Mayor Frank Nopper sees the funding as an important step for the city’s mobility.

The SSB is further adjusting its holiday schedule to the usage of passengers.

— This is a statement from the Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB) in their schedule announcements for the new year.

This is almost deadly for our operation, but no one cares.

— Thomas Ludmann, a farmer from Weilimdorf, expresses his concerns at the discussion meeting in Stuttgart City Hall.

For SunExpress, the VfBExpress is a clear commitment to the region.

— A representative from SunExpress discusses the significance of the VfBExpress for the region.

The filling and surface construction could not be completed at all locations.

— SSB on the current status of the construction work.

This then affects the entire process.

— A spokesperson for SSB on Wednesday morning in response to inquiries.

Everything is properly marked, but especially in the dark, it is hard to recognize that the track bed is excavated there.

— Police spokesperson Kara Starke about the difficulties of recognizing the construction site in the dark.

The VVS asks passengers to check online for their journey and to pay attention to announcements and displays at the platform.

— The Stuttgart Transport Association (VVS) gives this advice to passengers due to the current delays and cancellations.

Although we are still occasionally plagued by minor disturbances, it shows that the vehicle has proven itself in terms of concept.

— Manfred Bonz, former SSB board member, in the summer of 1986.

We must not relent in climate protection in light of the impending climate change. Future generations would not forgive us for that.

— State Transport Minister Winfried Hermann emphasizes the urgency of climate protection in the context of climate change.