Railway modernization: 9 train stations in MV receive future upgrade!

Railway modernization: 9 train stations in MV receive future upgrade!

A big project is imminent: From August, the railway line between Berlin and Hamburg will be completely closed for nine months. schiene.de reports that the modernization of nine train stations in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is in the focus. This applies, among other things, the stations Strohkirchen, Jasnitz, Ludwigslust and Grabow, which are intended to receive the desired award as a "future station".

The renovation brings with it some significant improvements. In Ludwigslust, three new elevators are installed and all platforms are extended to a length of 416 meters. In Grabow, the platform covering is renewed, while in Jasnitz and Strohkirchen the platforms are increased and barrier -free. There are additional weather protection houses, new seating furniture and digital display systems at all train stations, which should make the stay more pleasant to passengers.

comfortable travel options despite construction work

Deutsche Bahn has already announced that travelers can remain mobile during the renovation in regional and long-distance transport. In order to ensure this, extensive replacement traffic is organized. vbb.de emphasizes that both the space requirement and the transport request are taken into account during the construction measures. Every passenger should be offered a seat, although any bottlenecks can occur in the Falkensee area.

In order to use the high demand, the use of buses is intensified. It is ensured that the traffic situation is not additionally charged and the travelers are not trapped between other modes of transport.

uniform standards for future train stations

Not only in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is modern standard introduced. Deutsche Bahn plans to modernize a total of 100 train stations in Germany until 2025. Deutschebahn.com 950 train stations should be modernized. The aim is uniform quality standards and more comfort for travelers who can look forward to modern traveler information, new waiting rooms and improved lighting.

With the recently amended Federal railway expansion law (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 transformed into future stations, a movement that will continue in 2025, especially on the Hamburg - Berlin route.

This means that we are counteracting a new era of traveler information and comfort in public transport. The modernizations are not only necessary, they are also a step towards a future -oriented mobility in Germany!