Construction work on railway lines: restrictions for Hamburg-Breggau Pendler

Construction work on railway lines: restrictions for Hamburg-Breggau Pendler

Influence of the construction work on rail use between Hamburg and Berlin

The commissioning of extensive construction work on the railway line between Hamburg and Berlin has started. These measures that started on Friday at 10 p.m. The railway informed that passengers have to expect greatly reduced access to access by December 14th.

Details of the construction work

In long-distance transport, only two of the originally four lines remain active on the route. The remaining connections are diverted via Stendal, which means an additional travel time of 45 minutes. These trains are also only offered once an hour instead of twice as usual. This represents a significant change for many travelers.

restrictions in regional traffic

The consequences of the construction work can also be felt in regional traffic. In the relevant regions, passengers will be forced to switch to replacement buses. Commuters are particularly affected by these restrictions, since they rely on punctual and reliable transport options in order to get to their jobs.

national effects

In addition to the work between Hamburg and Berlin, construction work between Hamburg and Schwerin also started on Friday evening, which will last until September 29. No ICE trains will run during the construction period, but a direct connection with replacement buses is available. An intercity train via Lübeck is offered every day, which can, in a way, close the gap between the two cities.

conclusion and future outlook

Overall, these construction activities illustrate how important the continuous maintenance and the expansion of the rail infrastructure are for mobility in Germany. Even if the temporary restrictions are uncomfortable for many passengers, the hope of improving travel quality after completing the construction work is high. The travelers now have to adapt and fall back on alternative means of transport while the construction work is progressing. The completion of the work is likely to bring a significant relief for commuters and contribute to the long -term strengthening of rail transport.