Hitachi Rail Completes 200km Signaling System Upgrade on Hamburg-Berlin Railway Line
2026-06-23 15:24
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hitachi Rail has completed a modernization project for signaling and train control on the Hamburg-Berlin railway line. The project covers approximately 200 kilometers between Paulinenaue and Schwanheide, with Hitachi Rail serving as the technical partner for DB InfraGO AG.

Hamburg-Berlin Modernization (1)

The line was reopened last week. Hitachi Rail updated the signaling and train control infrastructure along the entire route, bringing the system up to the latest technical standards. The upgraded system enables more precise management of train operations on this busy corridor, contributing to a more stable and resilient operational environment. This modernization provides the technical foundation for handling growing passenger and freight volumes while supporting the long-term reliability of the network.

The Hamburg-Berlin corridor is part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and plays a key role in connecting regional, national, and international rail services. Hitachi Rail stated that carrying out such a comprehensive upgrade in an active railway environment required careful planning and close coordination among all project participants.

The project utilized Hitachi Rail's ESTW L90 electronic interlocking technology based on a modern hardware platform, helping the line prepare for future operational demands and continued growth in rail traffic. André Fritzsche, Project Manager at Hitachi Rail Germany, noted that the modernization of the Hamburg-Berlin line demonstrates the complexity of fully upgrading existing infrastructure in an operational railway environment, with close and effective collaboration among all stakeholders being key.

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