Berlin's S-Bahn North-South Line Opening Delayed Again

The long-awaited connection between Gesundbrunnen and Hauptbahnhof faces further setbacks due to technical approval issues.

The opening of the Berlin S-Bahn's North-South connection, part of the S21 project, has been delayed once more, with no new timeline announced.
Deutsche Bahn cited prolonged approval and inspection processes for critical infrastructure, including power supply systems, as the reason for the delay.
The line aims to connect the northern S-Bahn ring to Berlin Hauptbahnhof and eventually extend to Südkreuz, easing congestion in the city's transit network.
This marks another in a series of delays for the project, previously impacted by rising construction costs, the COVID-19 pandemic, and design changes.
The S21 line, once operational, is expected to significantly enhance Berlin's S-Bahn network by improving connectivity across key transit hubs.