Railway closure in MV: 230 trains affected - where is the replacement traffic?

Railway closure in MV: 230 trains affected - where is the replacement traffic?

From August 1, 2025, 9 p.m., the railway line between Berlin and Hamburg will be completely closed for nine months. This measure for the general renovation of Deutsche Bahn concerns one of the most important connections in the German rail network, which extends over 278 kilometers. Around 230 trains roll here every day and carry around 30,000 passengers. This brings considerable challenges for travelers, especially for the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania region.

As reported by the [train blog station] (https://bahnblogstelle.com/234690/Anstendende-streckensanierungs-sorge-sorg-generetverkehr-In-Mecklenburg-Vorpommern/), the Minister of Economy of Schwerin, Wolfgang Blank, fears that replacement traffic will not be sufficient. Originally, 200 buses were scheduled for covering the faults for rail replacement, but now there are only 173. There is a direct connection in regional traffic between Schwerin and Berlin, but many other connections are completely or partially replaced by buses. Long -distance traffic connections in particular are severely restricted. Travelers have to fall back on local transport claims or replacement buses.

restrictions and ways out

The effects on regional traffic should not be underestimated. The trains on the adjacent routes RE1, RE4, RE5 and RE8 are sometimes severely affected. For the commuters concerned, alternatives such as carpools or the use of long -distance buses are recommended. The Deutsche Bahn emphasizes that travelers can remain mobile during the renovation, but the [new developments in local transport] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/artikelvorlage-mv, General renovation-102.html) show that the detour can lead to significant driving time extensions. Examples of this are the bus lines to Hamburg, which do not stop at the main train station, or the detour of the RE5 trains that will drive in Güstrow without a stop

Furthermore, a modernization of 28 train stations and the renewal of 180 kilometers of tracks and 200 switches are tackled. At the same time, critics find that Deutsche Bahn carries out a "general renovation of Light" and call for a complete renovation or shift in the measures.

long -term perspectives and challenges

with a total volume of over 100 billion euros, which is to be raised for the rail infrastructure by 2029, the Deutsche Bahn is under pressure. As reported by the Tagesschau, the railway has given up its original schedules for corridor renovation by 2030 and is now aiming for a goal of 2035. Bottlenecks in the railway construction industry and a shortage of skilled workers lead to increasing costs and delays in existing projects, which makes the situation more difficult.

For the commuters and travelers in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the hope remains that despite the many challenges, a conclusive and reliable replacement traffic system will be established. Ideally, the upcoming renovation measures offer the chance of modernized rail infrastructure and an improved travel experience, even if the way there could be stony and lengthy.