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Hamburg’s U3 Line Closes for Track Renewal as U2 Service Resumes

Replacement buses extend U3 travel times by up to 20 minutes, while U2 now offers uninterrupted service after two years of construction.

Die U-Bahn-Linie U3 führt als Ringlinie durch das Zentrum von Hamburg. (Archivbild)
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Overview

  • The U3 line is closed between Schlump and Kellinghusenstraße from April 28 to May 8 for critical track renewal work.
  • Replacement bus services are in place for the U3 closure, adding up to 20 minutes to travel times on this busy route.
  • The U2 line has resumed continuous service between the city center and Mümmelmannsberg following two years of intermittent closures.
  • Construction on the U2 included new tunnels and a crossing structure at Horner Rennbahn, preparing for the U4 extension.
  • The U4 line is planned to extend to Horner Geest by the end of 2027, further modernizing Hamburg’s transit network.