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Closure of the Berlin-Hamburg railway line: traffic in Brandenburg at risk!
The Berlin-Hamburg railway line will be closed from August 1, 2025. Replacement buses and new routes offer mobility solutions during the renovation.
Closure of the Berlin-Hamburg railway line: traffic in Brandenburg at risk!
On August 1st, trains on the railway line from Berlin to Hamburg will be at a standstill - a closure that could not only annoy commuters, but also have a massive impact on regional traffic. The Brandenburg section of the route is served by a replacement service with up to 80 buses, which is associated with some challenges, such as Uckermark courier reported.
The planned closure is part of the general renovation of the high-performance Hamburg-Berlin corridor, which will involve a total closure for nine months. This measure is not only important for the mobility of commuters and companies in the region, but also has an economic impact. In a joint appeal, the northern German states, including Brandenburg, Berlin and Hamburg, have called on Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder for clear and reliable financing and investments in infrastructure. Close monitoring of the measures was also discussed, according to the Ministry press release.
Replacement transport and its challenges
The replacement service is supported by four regular and three express lines, which are intended to help maintain mobility in the region. The regular lines deal, among other things, with connections from Perleberg to Parchim and from Wittenberge to Kyritz. The “Perleberg, Quitzow” stop in particular will become a central transfer point. However, there are uncertainties, particularly regarding the availability of the buses ordered. The DB subcontractor Ecovista has ordered new vehicles, which are scheduled to arrive in June 2025. However, Transport Minister Detlef Tabbert is having difficulty speeding up construction work and expects the agreed services to be delivered.
Another problem: Only line X4 will be equipped with buses with on-board toilets; all other lines will have to do without toilets. Walter-Mundt therefore calls for the organization of transport to be regularly reviewed in order to meet the needs of passengers.
Impact on infrastructure and freight transport
The planned work on the railway line will not only have an impact on passenger traffic, but will also affect freight traffic. Loud Information from Deutsche Bahn Slight growth in freight transport is forecast, but this will be weaker than previously assumed - a circumstance that clearly indicates the ongoing tense economic situation. The number of station stops is expected to decrease due to construction activities, which may lead to an immediate loss of revenue.
The coming months leading up to lockdown will be crucial to making the transition as smooth as possible for commuters and businesses. Because it seems that the need for reliable mobility is high - especially at a time when the infrastructure is being updated in the background. It remains to be hoped that everyone involved has a good hand and will overcome the challenges together.