Delayed expansion of the Berlin-Dresden line - criticism of the railroad

Planning documents are being revised

The planning documents for the three sections of the northern section of the Berlin-Dresden railroad line are currently being revised, according to Deutsche Bahn. All of the work should be completed together at a later date in one continuous closure of the line. This would spare passengers additional closures.

The conversion of Zossen station, on the other hand, is due to be completed by the end of 2027 as planned. According to Deutsche Bahn, it is also considering bringing forward some construction work on the line, such as the renovation of Elsterwerda station in the district of Elbe-Elster in Brandenburg.

The railroad had already postponed the planned completion of the renovation of the Hamburg-Berlin line, citing the winter weather as the reason. The line is scheduled to be fully operational again on June 14 instead of the end of April, and from Hamburg to Hagenow Land in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on May 15.

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