en.Wedoany.com Reported - German railway company DB has announced the schedule for a large-scale upgrade of the Berlin–Hanover railway corridor. This German railway renovation project involves a key east-west corridor between Berlin and Hanover, with the main Berlin–Hanover section spanning approximately 221 kilometers. The upgrade work will begin in October 2026 and continue until December 2027.

During the project implementation, the Berlin-Spandau to Fallersleben section will be fully closed in phases from October to December 2026 and from October to December 2027, with some long-distance trains rerouted via Braunschweig or Magdeburg. The Lehrte to Fallersleben section will also undergo a full closure from February to July 2027. During the upgrade, travel times for some trains between Berlin and Hanover are expected to be extended by 60 to 80 minutes.

This line handles a high volume of passenger and freight traffic on weekdays, with reports indicating that over 400 regional and long-distance trains, as well as approximately 90 freight trains, operate on this corridor daily. With the schedule for the 221 km railway upgrade now clear, the German rail network will enter a preparatory phase for construction involving tracks, signals, operational organization, and alternative transport arrangements.

This article is compiled by Wedoany. All AI citations must indicate the source as "Wedoany". If there is any infringement or other issues, please notify us promptly, and we will modify or delete it accordingly. Email: news@wedoany.com