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Deutsche Bahn Begins Preparatory Closures for Major Hamburg–Berlin Rail Overhaul

A 16-hour shutdown of the Büchen–Schwerin/Ludwigslust segment over the weekend disrupted services as groundwork starts for a nine-month closure in August.

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Overview

  • The Büchen–Schwerin/Ludwigslust rail section was fully closed for 16 hours from Saturday evening to Sunday midday, causing significant disruptions.
  • Long-distance trains between Hamburg and Berlin were rerouted via Uelzen and Stendal, resulting in delays of up to 60 minutes.
  • EC trains between Hamburg and Berlin were canceled, with additional cancellations on the Hamburg–Rostock/Stralsund route.
  • Regional services on lines RE1, RE4, RE8, RB13, RB14, RB17, and RB18 were replaced by buses, leading to extended travel times.
  • These closures mark the start of preparations for a comprehensive nine-month Generalsanierung of the Hamburg–Berlin corridor, set to begin in August 2025.