Berlin–Hamburg rail upgrade to cause 9-month passenger disruptions

Friday, 20 Jun, 2025 0

The 278-kilometre railway line between Hamburg and Berlin is one of the busiest in Germany. It welcomes around 470 trains operating daily, including long-distance and regional services. It serves nearly 11 million passengers annually, making it the country’s most used direct intercity rail link.

To increase capacity and reliability, Deutsche Bahn (DB), in collaboration with the federal government, will carry out a comprehensive upgrade of this strategic corridor. This project is part of the broader “Deutschlandtakt” initiative. It aims at creating a nationwide, regular-interval timetable and enabling digital rail operations.

From August 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, the high-speed line will completely close to traffic for a general overhaul. DB will use this nine-month time to carry out extensive works on tracks, switches, and overhead lines. In addition to infrastructure renewal, DB will install modern control and safety systems. It will also modernize 28 stations along the route.

Despite the closure, DB has designed an alternative transport plan to maintain reliable service. Long-distance trains between Hamburg and Berlin will take another route, preserving direct connections. However, passengers must expect to spend an additional 45 minutes during their journeys. Trains between Hamburg and Rostock/Stralsund will go more north, passing through Lübeck.

Several regional train lines will however be fully suspended. A service of 170 busses will commute instead of the train. Detailed information on alternative travel options will be made available through DB’s official channels, including the DB Navigator app and the website www.bahn.de.

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