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title: We are the Zweckverband Stadt-Umland-Bahn
url: "https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/en/about-stub/the-zweckverband/"
description: We are the Zweckverband Stadt-Umland-Bahn. Our tasks are the planning, construction and operation of the Stadt-Umland-Bahn.
date: 2021-12-16
modified: 2024-02-16
lastUpdated: 2024-02-16
keywords:
  - Zweckverband StUB; Zweckverband Stadt-Umland-Bahn; Zweckverband
---

# We are the Zweckverband Stadt-Umland-Bahn

1. [Home](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/en/)
2. [About StUB](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/en/about-stub/)
3. The Zweckverband

     ![Mitarbeiter*innen des ZV StUB](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/fileadmin/_processed_/b/e/csm_StUB_ZV_StUB_Mosaikbild_Bruno_Schwarz_Kaletsch_Medien_GmbH_45edc3780d.jpg) © Kaletsch Medien GmbH / ZV StUB This is us!
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We are the Zweckverband Stadt-Umland-Bahn and were founded by the three cities of Nuremberg, Erlangen and Herzogenaurach as a joint organization. Our tasks are the planning, construction and operation of the Stadt-Umland-Bahn – currently one of the largest tram projects in Germany. Together with you we want to create a sustainable transport alternative for the region – our StUB!

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    Our office
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 Our office is in Erlangen (Nürnberger Straße 69). It is headed by Mandy Guttzeit (Managing Director), Daniel Große-Verspohl (Commercial Director) and Dr. Stefan Opheys (Technical Director).

   [ ![Gechäftsleiterin Mandy Guttzeit](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/fileadmin/_processed_/b/0/csm_StUB_Guttzeit_Mandy_Kaletsch_Medien_GmbH_ZV_StUB_2a99bc0e1a.jpg) © Kaletsch Medien GmbH / ZV StUB ](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/fileadmin/_processed_/b/0/csm_StUB_Guttzeit_Mandy_Kaletsch_Medien_GmbH_ZV_StUB_6b1775ffc0.jpg " © Kaletsch Medien GmbH / ZV StUB") #### Mandy Guttzeit

*Managing Director*

  [ ![Kaufmännischer Leiter Daniel Große-Verspohl](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/fileadmin/_processed_/a/1/csm_StUB_Grosse-Verspohl_Daniel_Kaletsch_Medien_GmbH_dde9b4d506.jpg) © Kaletsch Medien GmbH / ZV StUB ](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/fileadmin/_processed_/a/1/csm_StUB_Grosse-Verspohl_Daniel_Kaletsch_Medien_GmbH_0e759e9595.jpg " © Kaletsch Medien GmbH / ZV StUB") #### Daniel Große-Verspohl

*Commercial Director*

  [ ![Technischer Leiter Dr. Stefan Opheys](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/fileadmin/_processed_/0/6/csm_StUB_Stefan_Opheys_Kaletsch_Medien_GmbH_ZV_StUB_1dc37306a2.jpg) © Kaletsch Medien GmbH / ZV StUB ](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/fileadmin/_processed_/0/6/csm_StUB_Stefan_Opheys_Kaletsch_Medien_GmbH_ZV_StUB_fae465c0ca.jpg " © Kaletsch Medien GmbH / ZV StUB") #### Dr. Stefan Opheys

*Technical Director*

 The decision-making bodies of the Zweckverband are the Zweckverband Assembly and the Zweckverband Committee. The chairmanship of the Zweckverband changes every two years. The current Zweckverband chairman until December 31, 2026 is Dr. German Hacker, First Mayor of the city of Herzogenaurach.

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  The Zweckverband Assembly
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 The Zweckverband Assembly consists of nine people:

 - Marcus König, Lord Mayor of the City of Nuremberg
- Christian Vogel, Mayor of the City of Nuremberg
- Kai Küfner, City Councilor in Nuremberg
- Jörg Volleth, Lord Mayor of the City of Erlangen

- Harald Lang, Construction and Planning Officer of the City of Erlangen
- **Dr. German Hacker, First Mayor of the City of Herzogenaurach (Chairman)**
- Georgios Halkias, 2nd Mayor of the City of Herzogenaurach
- Dr. Konrad Körner, City Councilor in Herzogenaurach

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  The Zweckverband Committee
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 The Zweckverband Committee consists of three people:

 - Marcus König, Lord Mayor of the City of Nuremberg
- **Dr. German Hacker, First Mayor of the City of Herzogenaurach (Chairman)**
- Jörg Volleth, Lord Mayor of the City of Erlangen

   [ ![StUB-Mood-Bild: Der Zweckverband](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/fileadmin/_processed_/9/d/csm_StUB_Zweckverband_AdobeStock_191440989_BS_ac47bf5a17.jpg) © glyphstock - stock.adobe.com ](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/fileadmin/_processed_/9/d/csm_StUB_Zweckverband_AdobeStock_191440989_BS_a8b553b0e5.jpg " © glyphstock - stock.adobe.com") ### What is a Zweckverband?

A Zweckverband is a Special Purpose Association of cities or other public bodies in order to accomplish one (or more) tasks together. The legal basis is the [Bavarian law on municipal cooperation](https://www.gesetze-bayern.de/Content/Document/BayKommZG?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1). A Zweckverband is an independent body under public law, just like the cities themselves.

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    ### Contact us

Whether by telephone or e-mail – our employees will be happy to help you! A visit to our office in the city of Erlangen (Nürnberger Straße 69) is also possible at any time with prior notice.

[To contact](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/en/contact/)

   ### Current dates

We regularly organize different kind of events and we are also always on site at the planned route. Get in touch with us and get involved in our tram project Stadt-Umland-Bahn!

[All dates](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/en/news/)

   ### Have your say!

Get involved and contribute your ideas to the Stadt-Umland-Bahn. Whether online or on site at our various events: We look forward to receiving your suggestions and recommendations!

[Participate actively](https://www.stadtumlandbahn.de/en/participate/)