Train traffic between Hamburg and Berlin: Sake replacement buses from 2025

Train traffic between Hamburg and Berlin: Sake replacement buses from 2025

The Hamburg-Berlin railway line, one of the most frequented connections in Germany, faces a comprehensive renovation of general, which is scheduled to start in August 2025. These comprehensive work concern not only the infrastructure, but also the travelers who have to switch to alternative means of transport. Deutsche Bahn plans to set up high -quality replacement traffic during the construction period.

Conversion to bus traffic

The necessary replacement traffic is expected to include 170 buses that are used on a distance of 23 million bus kilometers. Ecovista, a Bavarian bus company, has been commissioned to promote travelers with comfortable, barrier -free buses during the renovation. These buses will also be equipped with WLAN and enough storage space for luggage to offer passengers a pleasant travel experience.

Cost model for the countries

The replacement traffic also means significant additional costs for the affected federal states. Daniel Bischof, the head of the MV transport company, expressed that the financing from the mixed concept from the moved trains and bus traffic would bring “significant additional costs”. This could be a considerable financial burden for the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which could be very important, especially since the exact amounts are kept secret in the context of contract protection.

Traffic planning and diversions

The traffic planning are complex: During the renovation phase, distant and freight traffic via Stendal and Uelzen is diverted. Regional trains are then provided by the East German railway company (ODEG), which will use the detour via Güstrow on their way to Berlin. This means that the connection to the capital remains despite the construction work. In addition, a bus hub is set up in Perleberg.

Background of the renovation

The decision for the general renovation of the route is necessary due to the high traffic volume and the following infrastructure. With up to 30,000 passengers on 230 trains every day, the connection is one of the most contaminated railway lines in Germany. The measures that are to be completed by April 2026 contain new tracks and overhead lines to increase the safety and reliability of rail transport.

Future perspective of the rail connection

Although the renovation work only begins in August 2025, preparations for smooth implementation of traffic planning already apply. For travelers, this means that they will have to spend more patience over the years and a half. Deutsche Bahn is investing in the route to continue to offer a reliable connection between Hamburg and Berlin in the future.

- Nag