U3 subway in Hamburg: Finally again on full track!

U3 subway in Hamburg: Finally again on full track!

Hamburg, Deutschland - The Hamburg subway line 3 has been driving again without restrictions between the Rathaus and St. Pauli stops since July 4, 2025. This route had been closed for two weeks since June 20, 2025 due to necessary construction work to renew the infrastructure. The Hochbahn lifted the block on Friday morning at the start of operation, which the commuters and tourists in the city will certainly look forward to. The renewal comprised 620 meters of tracks and 790 thresholds, which are particularly important to ensure continuous and reliable operation. Five stops were particularly affected: Rathaus, Rödingsmarkt, Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie), Landungsbrücken and St. Pauli. During the closure there was no replacement traffic by bus, the passengers were encouraged to switch to other express track and bus lines.

But the U3 is not just a modern transport connection; It also has a long story that dates back to 1906 when the building began. Since commissioning in 1912, it has been one of the oldest subway lines in Germany. Despite such traditions, regular maintenance measures are indispensable due to the age of the route. Again and again there are short -term closures, as was the last over Pentecost when the line between Berlin's Tor and Rathaus was closed due to construction work.

outlook on the further operation and future measures

The good news goes beyond the simple reopening. There are currently replacement traffic for passengers in the Volksdorf area, and by November 2025 another six different sections of the U3 are affected by closures. This construction work is part of a comprehensive plan to improve and expand the U-Bahn network in Hamburg. After all, the city is expected to have around two million inhabitants by the mid -1930s, which further underlines the need for additional mobility and infrastructure measures.

• planned changes: expansion of the S- and U-Bahn network.
• new connections: over 180,000 residents will receive a subway connection by the construction of the U5 and the expansion of the U4 in two places.
• Citizen participation: When planning and building the projects, comprehensive citizen participation is offered.

In order to further promote mobility in the Hamburg urban area, the high railway endeavors to create even better transport connections. Ideas and suggestions for mobility can be submitted at Schneller- Derk-hamburg.de . In the meantime, the Hamburgers and visitors to the city can enjoy the U3 from town hall to St. Pauli again, and in full.

The latest project not only includes technical work, but also a creative aspect: two hobby photographers have documented the stations of the U3 and created a photo series and a film that capture the beauty and history of this important connection.

With all these developments, the U3 remains an important element of the Hamburg transport infrastructure. The city is working on operating the increasing number of passengers quickly and safely, and this while it does not lose sight of the traditional history. If you want to keep an eye on the current state of affairs and future measures, you can find at and t-online All relevant information.