The Next Embarrassment for Deutsche Bahn: Trains Between Berlin and Hamburg Take Longer than Planned
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The general renovation of the Hamburg–Berlin railway line is almost complete, and replacement traffic ends in mid-June. The line is one of the most important commuter routes.
Rail traffic between Germany's two largest cities will continue to roll continuously from mid-June. However, long-distance traffic will have to be subject to minor delays. Rail traffic on the renovated route between Hamburg and Berlin will start again as announced on 14 June. As announced by Deutsche Bahn, all local transport connections will then return to the regular timetable.
The Next Embarrassment for Deutsche Bahn: Trains Between Berlin and Hamburg Take Longer than Planned
Soon the trains will run again on the main line between Berlin and Hamburg – but not as fast as planned. This confuses the timetable – and raises new doubts about the large construction plans in the coming decade.
After the reopening of the Hamburg–Berlin railway line on 14 June, ICE trains will take five to ten minutes longer than planned – the cause of technical problems with the train security system.
Rail traffic between Hamburg and Berlin is scheduled to roll continuously again from 14 June. However, long-distance traffic requires passengers to be prepared for minor delays.
The line has been completely renovated since the summer of 2025. Long-distance trains will take a little longer than usual until the beginning of July.
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