Spading for fast train: Lübeck and Schwerin are closer!

Spading for fast train: Lübeck and Schwerin are closer!

Gallentin, Deutschland - An important step for mobility in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania was carried out in Gallen today. Dr. Wolfgang Blank, Minister of Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Work, set the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the railway line between Lübeck and Schwerin. This project, which comprises a total of 63 kilometers of railway, will significantly improve the connection between these two cities by 2028 by modernizing and electrified how to modernize and elect, how locomotive-rort.de reported.

In the presence of the Mayor of Schwerin Rico Badenschier and representatives of Deutsche Bahn, it became clear that not only the travel times is being shortened, but also relieved of the Hamburg railway node. With speeds of up to 160 km/h, the new electric trains should in future run between Lübeck and Schwerin, which should be a significant improvement for commuters and travelers.

modernization and digitization

The extensive modernization of the route will also include the Schönberg and Grieben stations. A central element of the project is the Galleniner curve at Bad Kleinen, which makes the bypass and turns superfluous. In addition, the Zickhusener Weg in Gallenin is safely crossed by a new railway overpass. These measures are just a few of the components to contribute to the implementation of the project, all of which is organized in three planning approval sections (PFA):

• Pfa 1: Bad Kleine - Grevesmühlen/Börzow, with a connecting curve at Gallenin
• Pfa 2: Grevesmühlen/Börzow-Landes border Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania/Schleswig-Holstein
• Pfa 3: State border Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania/Schleswig-Holstein-Lübeck

A look into the future

The digital transformation of rail transport is already in full swing. Experts are calling for a comprehensive conversion of the route network and the vehicles to digital systems in order to increase the efficiency and capacity of rail transport, as explained in a report by tagesschau.de. In the future, the trains could achieve better utilization and shorter distances, which not only benefits the passengers, but also increases the reliability of the entire rail.

The planned complete commissioning of the modernized route will be sought for April 2028. Previously, the construction will take a break during the general renovation of the Hamburg - Berlin route from 01.08.2025 to 30.04.2026. If you are traveling on this route, you should therefore find out more about the blocked closures. The corresponding replacement timetables can be viewed on the Deutsche Bahn website.

With the expansion of the Lübeck - Schwerin railway line, a future -proof and sustainable transport infrastructure is created, which should further strengthen the region. This is about more than just tracks and trains - here the basis for better accessibility and thus the quality of life of the residents is laid.