Future of the train: Wittenberge, Karstädt and Breddin are modernized!

Future of the train: Wittenberge, Karstädt and Breddin are modernized!

Karstädt, Deutschland - On August 1, there is an exciting change in travel between Berlin and Hamburg: the general renovation of the railway line begins! These comprehensive work will take at least nine months and aim to transform eleven stations in Brandenburg into "future stations". A really important project that not only affects the train stations itself, but should also ensure more travel comfort here in the region. The Nordkurier reports that the remodeling offer passengers, among other things, better weather protection, modern seating furniture and an improved digital traveler information become.

The focus of the renovations is the Wittenberge train stations, Karstädt and Breddin. But that's not all! In Bad Wilsnack and Glöwen, too, the possibility of an expansion to the future station is checked during the blocking period. This step would be a real profit for the region, because around April 2026 the modernization work should be completed.

redesign of the train stations

The Karstädt train station is upgraded with urgent renovation measures. Here, both platforms are expanded to an impressive 140 meters, while the path management is renewed in a modern design. In addition, there is the conversion to energy-saving LED lighting and the purchase of new seating furniture and digital displays for contemporary travel information. However, an elevator is still missing, and the defective ticket machine no longer has to accept.

But Wittenberge is also subjected to a comprehensive facelift. A new regional and long-distance traffic dough on track 6, which will be a fabulous 435 meters long, is being built here. The person underpass is even extended by 22 meters. In addition, the platforms on tracks 1 to 5 are renewed in order to meet the requirements of the travelers. The cost of the renovation of the reception building is a whopping 22 million euros, which should be completed by 2026.

And what about Breddin? A barrier -free platform is built here on track 1, while there are other measures such as the renewal of the platform covering on track 2 and the stairs for passenger underpass on the agenda. The picture will soon shape new weather protection houses and modern path lines.

a nationwide project

A total of at least 20 out of 28 train stations on the future stations are to be transformed into future stations on the route between Berlin and Hamburg. The entire renovation of the general project includes over 180 kilometers of tracks and more than 200 soft - that is really impressive! The train stations on the Hamburg-Berlin route also benefit: Among other things, Hamburg-Bergedorf, Schwarzenbek, must and have to upgrade Büchen to future stations, such as the The vision behind these redesigns is clear: train stations should become an attractive attraction for travelers. The concept of the “Zukunftsbahnhof” aims to look at the facilities holistically. In the past, train stations were often viewed separately from their surroundings, which led to defects in overall quality. A new, modern design that meets the needs of travelers - this not only creates space, but also a pleasant ambience.

As part of the entire project, new radio masts for future rail radio FRMCs will also be installed. This takes a step into a modern, networked future, which should also create a better experience for travelers as a whole. The plans outlined by db infrago form a strong foundation to meet today's claims-around 20 million guests use train stations every day. So it is time to redesign these places of mobility!