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Open Day for Jena Public Transport (2023)There is rarely as much activity at the Jena Nahverkehr depot in Burgau as there was on Saturday. Around 5,000 visitors accepted the transport company's invitation and explored behind the scenes during the open day. There was plenty to discover on the premises, especially the new illuminated tram, which caught the attention of many public transportation enthusiasts. It is not only bigger than the models used before, but also more comfortably equipped. For example, some of the seats now have USB charging ports for phones. The new tram also impressed us when we tried out the seats. We are excited to hold an open day this year, mainly to invite our passengers to see our new illuminated tram and all the updates we have made at our depot. We are there for the people of Jena. It has been six years since the last one, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unfortunately, we welcome everyone here to our depot to see what we have accomplished over time. The tram workshop, in particular, was converted for the new illuminated tram. This area also drew considerable interest from visitors. At a technology exhibition, Jena Nahverkehr showcased both current and historic parts. There was also a rare opportunity to view a tram from all angles, including underneath. A special highlight for younger visitors was the "Future Drivers" event, where they could sit in a bus driver's seat and get a close-up look at the technology. The young residents of Jena even lovingly redesigned another bus, and their improvements will be preserved after the open day. The bus will also be repainted. They don't always drive through Jena. Yes, we will reconsider and update this periodically, but it's a good idea. Many past open days have let children immortalize themselves here, perhaps finding their reflection in the cityscape. The topic of attracting skilled workers also played a significant role on Saturday. Jena local transport not only provided information about career opportunities but also invited people to explore. Anyone could take a ride on the elevator bus themselves, even without a bus driver's license. The DEKRA stand was also inspiring. In a rollover simulator, visitors could experience firsthand what an emergency feels like. The special trips, however, were somewhat less adventurous. A tour on the historic tram was a particular highlight for many visitors, as was the city tour in the convertible bus, likely due to the sunny weather.
Additionally, Jena Nahverkehr launched a shuttle service to Eisenberg. We are proud to do this today in Jena and Eisenberg. At our new subsidiary, JS Verkehrsgesellschaft, residents of Eisenberg are also invited to take a behind-the-scenes look, highlighting the connection between Jena and the Saale-Holstein district through public transportation. I think that’s a strong sign. Today, just in time for the open house, the new joint logo of Jena Nahverkehr and the newly named Verkehrsgesellschaft (transport company) was also introduced. For visitors, this was probably just a small detail, but for the transport companies, it signals a shared future. The people of Jena will now have to wait five years until the next open house.By Stadtwerke Jena Gruppe -
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