Overview
- Deutsche Bahn said the second stage of the project will finish about four years later, with the remaining northern sections now forecast for completion near the end of 2033.
- The delay affects three sections between Blankenfelde and Großenhain, including the stretch from Blankenfelde to Wünsdorf-Waldstadt near Zossen.
- Planning files are being revised for those sections before resubmission to the Federal Railway Authority, a formal approval process that includes environmental reviews.
- To avoid repeated shutdowns for riders, DB plans one continuous closure to complete the outstanding works in a single block.
- The broader upgrade aims to allow speeds up to 200 km/h on about 125 kilometers of track to shorten trips between Berlin and Dresden.