Deutsche Bahn (DB) is pressing ahead with plans for a general overhaul of other heavily used sections of the rail network. DB InfraGO has presented the lines on which bundled renewal and modernization work is planned up to 2028 to railway companies and representatives from politics and associations. Specifically, the following corridors are now scheduled to get generally refurbished in 2028:
- Cologne - Bonn - Koblenz (04/02/2028 - 07/07/2028)
- Koblenz - Mainz (04/02/2028 - 07/07/2028)
- Hagen - Unna - Hamm (04/02/2028 - 07/07/2028)
- Munich - Rosenheim (04/02/2028 - 07/07/2028)
- Würzburg - Ansbach - Treuchtlingen (07/07/2028 - 08/12/2028)
- Minden - Wunstorf (07.07.2028 - 08.12.2028)
- Weddel - Magdeburg (07.07.2028 - 08.12.2028)
- Aachen - Cologne (07.07.2028 - 08.12.2028)
- Forbach - Ludwigshafen (07.07.2028 - 08.12.2028)
The general renewal of the heavily used rail network is an important part of the overall S3 program, which aims to modernize DB's infrastructure, operations, and profitability by 2027. Around 1,500 kilometres of the track will be completely renewed in the next three years alone. DB is already making all the necessary preparations to be able to continue upgrading and modernizing in the coming years. The presentation of the corridors for a general refurbishment in the year 2028 marks the beginning of a consultation phase lasting one year. Rail operators can now comment on the plans
To improve the quality and punctuality of rail services, DB has planned more than 40 general refurbishment projects over the next few years. The aim is to rapidly improve the condition of the rail network and the modernization and upgrading of stations. Passengers and freight operators will benefit from the completion of the general overhaul of the currently most heavily used sections of track, with noticeable improvements, a more efficient infrastructure, and more attractive stations. The number of infrastructure-related disruptions will be significantly reduced by systematically replacing old technology.
