New U-Bahn route : the Nikolai quarter, wants to sign on the train station

the Digging to be running on the new metro route between the Alexanderplatz and the main train station, there is already dug at another location, and the plans of the station name. In an open letter to state and County officials of the Board of Directors of the community of interest of the Nikolai quarter has demanded a metro station "Red town hall Nikolai quarter". This would then be an "in everyday life, a visible sign for the Overcoming of the division and for our common history," it said. So far, the Station is to be called only "Red town hall".

Berlin-Mitte, Nikolaiviertel now stands under monument protection

The IG, the local residents, landlords, store owners and Museum managers, also referred to tourism: "The Nikolai quarter is one of many visitors to the classic Repertoire." Finally, the historical origin of Berlin is located here. Other tourist locations such as the gardens of the world, and Checkpoint Charlie have benefited from the expanded station names – although Checkpoint Charlie is only as a small Supplement to the "cook road". The BVG rejects a double name, and refers to the station Alexanderplatz, would have to be named with this justification, according to the television tower. It is conceivable, however, that in the new Station significantly on the Nikolai quarter will pointed out.