en.Wedoany.com Reported - The renovation project for Köpenick Station in southeastern Berlin, Germany, commenced in spring 2023, with a project value of approximately 154 million euros. The work was commissioned by DB Netz AG to Strabag Rail GmbH as the main contractor, with Strabag AG, Strabag Catenary GmbH, and ZÜBLIN Steel Construction GmbH jointly participating in its advancement.

This station renovation is part of the upgrade to the East-West Corridor, which extends from Berlin to Frankfurt (Oder) near the Polish border. Upon completion, Köpenick Station will be transformed from an S-Bahn (urban rapid rail) stop into a station integrated into the regional rail network. The contract scope includes renewing approximately 3 kilometers of track, most of which runs parallel to the S-Bahn lines. The works will also involve laying two new regional rail tracks and constructing a passing loop to improve connectivity between the Berlin outer ring and the East-West Corridor.

The project includes the construction of a nearly 220-meter-long regional service platform with three new entrances, two of which will be barrier-free. Furthermore, the works encompass the refurbishment and modernization of five railway bridges, the construction of supporting structures, and the installation of 18,000 square meters of noise barriers along approximately 4 kilometers, alongside upgrades to the overhead catenary system. The new railway line is expected to open in 2027, with trains capable of reaching a maximum speed of 160 km/h, which will shorten travel times between Magdeburg, Potsdam, Berlin, and Frankfurt (Oder).

Thomas Birtel, CEO of Strabag AG, stated: "The upgrade of Köpenick Station is not only crucial for Berlin's transport concept but also provides better rail connections to Eastern Europe, further laying the foundation for a modern, fast, trans-European rail network. We are pleased that DB Netz AG has once again placed its trust in our railway construction expertise."

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