Construction work on the Hamburg-Berlin railway line: expect delays
Construction work on the Hamburg-Berlin railway line: expect delays
persistent travel restrictions for long -distance transport in Saxony
From Friday evening, August 16, 2024, extensive construction work begins on the important railway line between Hamburg and Berlin. These maintenance measures will have a significant impact on long -distance transport, especially for travelers from Saxony who are traveling from Dresden and Prague towards Hamburg.
effects on the timetable
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced that from the mentioned time, delays, replacement reversals and some train failures must be expected. Travelers should adjust to the following changes:
- The Eurocity trains from Berlin to Dresden and Prague will start in Berlin in the future.
- The origins from Prague end in Berlin, so initially no direct connection to Hamburg.
- ICE connections between Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hauptbahnhof are extended by 45 minutes, as the trains have to be diverted via Stendal in Saxony-Anhalt.
- It only drives one train an hour between Berlin and Hamburg.
- On the IC line between Warnemünde and Leipzig, the connection is only maintained between Magdeburg and Leipzig.
- All hold in the northern area, from Warnemünde to Stendal.
importance of the construction work
The construction work is part of a long -term strategy for modernizing the rail network in Germany. In particular, the connection between Berlin and Hamburg plays an essential role in the German transport network. After completing the work that lasts until December 14, 2024, Deutsche Bahn expects a noticeable improvement in travel times and greater comfort for passengers.
expansion of the connection between Dresden and Berlin
At the same time, the route between Dresden and Berlin will also be renovated in the near future. This route is part of the Transe European connecting network, which aims to create efficient traffic connections between big cities, including Prague and Vienna. By the end of 2029, 125 kilometers of tracks for speeds of up to 200 km/h are to be expanded, which will shorten the travel time between Dresden and Berlin to about 80 minutes.
conclusion and outlook
The upcoming construction work is a significant challenge for travelers, but offer the chance of a modernized and faster connection between important cities in the long term. Travelers are encouraged to find out more about current timetables and, if necessary, to check alternative travel options.
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