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and a variety of citizens' and environmental organisations. The aim was to collect 20,000 signatures and thus force politicians to take the issue to a local referendum. The petition gained 67,000 signatures but political wrangling began over whether the issue could be decided by a local referendum in
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Federal Government, the State of Baden-Württemberg and DB that the project had been approved. Identified funding sources are: DB (€1,115 million), the State of Baden-Württemberg (€685 million), and the Federal Government (€500 million). The agreement also made
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were quick to condemn the
Stuttgart mayor for backtracking on a promise made during the 2004 mayoral elections - namely that he would allow the population of Stuttgart to decide the fate of Stuttgart 21 if the additional costs of the project amounted to more than €200 million. On hearing the promise
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On 27 November 2011, a referendum was held to decide whether the state of Baden-Württemberg should cease funding for the project. 58.8 percent of the votes cast were against such a withdrawal. While some consider this proof that a majority is in favour of the project, others point out this might in
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The concept attempts to combine plans for high-speed links from
Stuttgart to other cities with the improvement of local infrastructure and replacement of the current terminal station. The current 17-track station is to be replaced by an underground 8-track through station which is currently under
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Stuttgart demonstrated against the demolition of the Hauptbahnhof's north wing. Since the fall of 2009, there have been weekly demonstrations on Monday evenings. On 1 October 2010, the biggest protest so far took place with an estimated 100,000 people
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changed the balance of power in the city council as a direct result of disgruntlement with the controversial
Stuttgart 21 rail project. The victory marked the Greens' first majority in a German city with more than 500,000 inhabitants. This meant an enormous loss for the
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provision for possible increases over the €2.8 billion estimate of up to €1 billion, with Baden-Württemberg agreeing to fund up to €780 million and DB agreeing to fund up to €220 million. According to the statement, €2 billion would also be invested in the railway to
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against protestors. One citizen permanently lost his eyesight. The event was widely referred to as "Black
Thursday" in the media. The police chief of Stuttgart, who was present at the scene, was subsequently charged with, and convicted of
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Stuttgart 21 project has been a controversial issue among politicians and local people ever since the idea of a through station for long-distance trains – running under the existing station – was first proposed in the mid-1980s.
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9.15 billion. Heated debate ensued on a broad range of issues, including the relative costs and benefits, geological and environmental concerns, as well as performance issues.
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river. During the estimated construction time of at least 10 years, the project would cut off connections to other park areas of the city, known collectively as the
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of Baden-Württemberg, they and their FDP allies lost too many to maintain control. Instead, the Green party led a coalition government with the SPD. In the
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Do you agree to the bill "Act on the
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Stuttgart airport and fair grounds. Both the existing and a new station are to be connected with the Stuttgart–Wendlingen high-speed line (red).
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6.5 billion, the previous estimate being €4.5 billion in 2009. In March 2022, Deutsche Bahn estimated the total cost at
939:[Stuttgart 21 - Opponents remind of election promise] (in German). SWR Radio news. 21 July 2007. Archived from
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withdrew his candidacy for the second round vote, recommending that his supporters should back Schuster instead.
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building, the platforms and approach tracks are to be demolished, and the land sold for urban development.
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