Overview

• Deutsche Bahn discovered severe corrosion on steel components during inspections at a Westoverledingen workshop, expanding the repair scope.
• The renovation timeline has been shifted from the original end-2027 target to the end of 2029.
• The project’s budget remains at approximately €80 million despite the extended schedule.
• Work will proceed in phases, with the hall ship over platforms 5/6 set to finish by mid-2027 before sections over tracks 3/4 and 7/8 are tackled.
• Passengers will face temporary restrictions and periodic platform closures at Oldenburg Hauptbahnhof throughout the renovation.