Construction work: S-Bahn traffic between Schöneweide and Grünau interrupted!

Construction work: S-Bahn traffic between Schöneweide and Grünau interrupted!

A change in S-Bahn traffic is imminent: From Friday, July 4th, commuters and travelers in Berlin will have to prepare for extensive construction work. Between 9:45 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, five lines will be significantly restricted berlin-live.de reported. The focus of these measures is between the Schöneweide and Grünau S-Bahn stations, where a new electronic signal box is being built.

The work includes, among other things, the construction of foundations for signals, the laying of cables, the creation of track crossings and the installation of switch loops. Due to these extensive measures, train traffic between Schöneweide and Grünau/Grünbergallee will be completely interrupted. The lines S45, S46, S8, S85 and S9 are affected.

Extensive replacement services set up

Extensive replacement bus services were organized for the affected S-Bahn lines. The replacement bus line for the S46 runs between the Sterndamm stops (Schöneweide S-Bahn station) and Grünau, including stops in Wagner-Régeny-Allee, Rudower Chaussee and Richterstraße. For the S9, the line also runs from Schöneweide to Grünbergallee, supplemented by stops at Ewaldstrasse, Altglienicke and Grünbergerallee.

Passengers are urged to find out about the routes in advance on the S-Bahn app or on relevant notices. A special feature is that passengers have to purchase tickets for the replacement buses before starting their journey, as tickets are not sold on the buses.

Further construction work at a glance

These measures are not the only changes to the Berlin S-Bahn network. Loud sbahn.berlin Various adjustments will also be made to other routes during the same period. For example, the S2 service between Blankenburg and Bernau will be discontinued and replaced by a bus. The cycle times of the S1 between Hohen Neuendorf and Oranienburg are also changing slightly, which could also have an impact on commuters.

There will also be restrictions on regional transport throughout the network area. Passenger information is available on the website VBB to find where an overview of construction measures and their effects is provided, including the periods and routes affected.

If you want to take the S-Bahn in the next few weeks, you should inform yourself in good time and use alternative transport connections. Although the conversion involves restrictions, it will lead to a better-functioning S-Bahn network in Berlin in the long term. So stay informed and enjoy the security of a well-organized construction site!