Development of the Railway Line Linking Bad Kleinen and Lübeck
Let's Talk Tracks and Tunnels: Lübeck to Schwerin Rail Modernization and More!
Get ready for some serious rail upgrades in Western Mecklenburg! The outdated 60-kilometer route between Bad Kleinen and Lübeck is about to undergo a massive facelift. This modernization and electrification project, spearheaded by Deutsche Bahn, promises a smoother timetable and shorter travel times. But that's not all!
A nifty little feature called a connecting curve is also on the cards. Once built near Gallentin (near Bad Kleinen), this curve will make it possible to journey by train from Lübeck to Schwerin without the need to change tracks or do a 180 in Bad Kleinen – just like a boss! The project's expected completion date? 2028, no sweat!
Zooming in on the Fehmarn Belt Crossing
The modernization of Lübeck - Schwerin isn't just about making life easier for travelers; it's all part of a larger game plan to alleviate the overcrowded Hamburg node. Fast forward to the future, West Mecklenburg will connect to the planned fixed Fehmarn Belt crossing via this route.
Now, imagine a tunnel that courageously dives twenty kilometers deep to connect Puttgarden on Fehmarn Island to Rødby on Lolland Island in Denmark. Sounds like something from a sci-fi movie? Well, the mighty "Fehmarn Belt crossing" is as real as it gets. This marvel of modern engineering will comprise a double-track electrified railway line and a four-lane road connection, according to the German Federal Ministry of Transport.
The Fehmarn Belt crossing will go live in 2029, following a formal start to the construction on January 1, 2021. Local enterprises have been yearning for this infrastructure project for aeons. The Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Schwerin, among others, has welcomed the connection of West Mecklenburg to the rail network.
These developments, while exciting, are just the tip of the iceberg. The Vögelfluglinie project, involving the rebuilding and electrification of the railway between Lübeck and Fehmarn Island, is part of a grander scheme to create a high-speed line to Copenhagen via the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link[1]. Stay tuned for more rail revolution updates!
[1] Source: MarketWired, March 2, 2023.
The modernization of the Lübeck to Schwerin rail route is part of a wider strategic plan to alleviate the congestion at the Hamburg node, with the intention of connecting West Mecklenburg to the Fehmarn Belt crossing, a project that will feature a double-track electrified railway line and a four-lane road connection, all part of the grander Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link initiative. This infrastructure development in the western Mecklenburg region is set to attract investment from various sectors, including the industry, finance, and transportation, as it will promote economic growth and facilitate efficient transportation between Germany and Denmark.
