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U5 Line to Close Between Frankfurter Allee and Tierpark August 4–September 21

Supply delays pushed the key track upgrades into August, prompting BVG to organize replacement bus and shuttle services.

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Die Bauarbeiten auf der Linie U5 starten ab dem 4. August.

Overview

  • BVG will fully close the U5 between Frankfurter Allee and Tierpark from August 4 to September 21 for essential maintenance.
  • Shuttle trains will run between Biesdorf-Süd and Tierpark while barrier-free buses operate between Tierpark and Frankfurter Allee.
  • The maintenance start was postponed from its original June 30 date due to supply issues with critical track switches.
  • A dedicated bus lane will be marked on Frankfurter Allee to speed up the replacement service.
  • Additional U5 works are planned between Cottbusser Platz and Kaulsdorf-Nord from September 22 to 25 pending final confirmation.