Cottbus-Berlin: Finally fewer delays in regional traffic!

Cottbus-Berlin: Finally fewer delays in regional traffic!

train commuters between Cottbus and Berlin can breathe a sigh of relief, because the regional express 2 (RE2) has been going regularly between Cottbus and Lübbenau since November 29, 2024, after weeks of construction have been successfully completed. Like rbb24 , track damage was the reason for the interruption that started in mid-November. Finally, the travelers can expect a journey time of around 90 minutes again, which is a significant relief compared to the over two hours with rail replacement traffic.

regular schedule deviations

However, the joy is only of short duration, because the route will continue to be affected by construction sites. According to lr-online Another renewed timetable changes. In particular, travelers in the evening and in the early morning are affected, since night closures for overhead line work are carried out between Cottbus and Lübbenau. During this time, the RE2 is diverted via Calau, which brings additional delays.

The effects should not be underestimated: Trains of the RE2, which normally run between Lübbenau and Cottbus, are no longer available in the night periods at important stops and are replaced by buses. These detours significantly extend the regular driving time, and commuters have to plan significantly more time to achieve their goals. The lack of intercity connections from Cottbus towards Berlin and Potsdam until the beginning of next year contribute to the unrest among travelers.