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Berlin's Western Ringbahn Service Restored Following Bridge Demolition

S-Bahn trains resume uninterrupted operations after safety systems are reinstalled, with expedited plans for bridge reconstruction underway.

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Overview

  • S-Bahn service between Halensee and Westend has fully resumed after weeks of disruption caused by the demolition of two unsafe bridges.
  • The A100 Ringbahn bridge and nearby Westend bridge were demolished in mid-April due to critical structural cracks discovered in March.
  • A tender for the replacement Ringbahn bridge is open until May 5, prioritizing minimized construction time and reduced S-Bahn disruptions.
  • Planning for the Westend bridge replacement remains undecided, with the exact location of the new structure yet to be finalized.
  • The larger overhaul of the Autobahndreieck Funkturm interchange, which includes 25 bridges, is ongoing but unaffected by the expedited Ringbahn bridge project.