a complete bypass of Bamberg to the east through the main stretch of carr (marshy forest), parallel to the A 73. The current draft of the Federal Transport Plan (Bundesverkehrswegeplan'') for 2030 included the bypass along the A 73, because it has the best benefit/cost ratio. Prior to the application for planning approval on 2 May 2016, the Bamberg council passed a resolution by a majority on 27 April 2016 that rejected an eastern bypass. It was feared that the ICE stop at Bamberg station would be abandoned. The planning approval process was expected to commence by the spring of 2017. Notes External links Railway lines in Bavaria Railway lines in Thuringia High-speed railway lines in Germany South Thuringia Railway lines opened in 2017 2017 establishments in Germany