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Berlin S-Bahn Disruptions Extended as Hauptbahnhof Upgrades Conclude

Track construction between Alexanderplatz and Ostbahnhof now set to end April 27, while Berlin Hauptbahnhof’s lower level reopens with expanded capacity.

Overview

  • The S-Bahn section between Alexanderplatz and Ostbahnhof, closed since April 11, will remain shut until April 27 at 1:00 a.m. due to extended track construction.
  • Affected S-Bahn lines include S3, S5, S7, S75, and S9, with replacement bus services and alternative routes via U-Bahn line 5 and regional trains in place.
  • Berlin Hauptbahnhof’s lower level has reopened after months of upgrades, with all eight tracks now operational.
  • New infrastructure at Hauptbahnhof, including additional switches and signals, allows for increased train capacity and operational flexibility.
  • The ongoing works are part of Deutsche Bahn’s modernization efforts to handle growing passenger volumes and improve network reliability.