Suche
Mein Konto
Railway modernization: 9 train stations in MV receive a future upgrade!
From August 2025, Deutsche Bahn will be modernizing the train stations in Ludwigslust and other cities for more comfort and accessibility.
Railway modernization: 9 train stations in MV receive a future upgrade!
A big project is coming up: From August, the railway line between Berlin and Hamburg will be completely closed for nine months. Rail.de reports that during this time the focus is on modernizing nine train stations in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This affects, among others, the stations Strohkirchen, Jasnitz, Ludwigslust and Grabow, which are to receive the desired designation as a “train station of the future”.
The renovation brings with it some significant improvements. In Ludwigslust, three new elevators will be installed and all platforms will be extended to a length of 416 meters. In Grabow the platform surface will be renewed, while in Jasnitz and Strohkirchen the platforms will be raised and made barrier-free. There are additional weather shelters, new seating and digital display systems at all train stations to make passengers' stay more pleasant.
Comfortable travel options despite construction work
Deutsche Bahn has already announced that travelers will be able to remain mobile on regional and long-distance transport during the renovation. To ensure this, extensive replacement traffic will be organized. VBB.de emphasizes that both space requirements and traffic demand are taken into account during construction work. Every passenger should be offered a seat, although bottlenecks may occur in the Falkensee area near Berlin.
In order to meet the high demand, the use of buses is being intensified. Care is taken to ensure that there is no additional strain on the traffic situation and that travelers are not trapped between other modes of transport.
Uniform standards for future train stations
Modern standards are not only being introduced in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Deutsche Bahn plans to modernize a total of 100 train stations in Germany by 2025. Deutschebahn.com reports that this is part of a larger program to modernize 950 stations. The aim is to achieve uniform quality standards and more comfort for travelers, who can look forward to modern traveler information, new waiting furniture and improved lighting.
With the recently amended Federal Railway Expansion Act (BSWAG), the containers for station buildings are clearly integrated into the financing logic, which enables more comprehensive renovations. In 2024, 113 train stations have already been converted into future train stations, a movement that will continue in 2025, especially on the Hamburg – Berlin route.
We are therefore moving towards a new era of traveler information and convenience in local public transport. The modernizations are not only necessary, they are also a step towards future-oriented mobility in Germany!