Jon Worth

Deutsche Bahn has a new video about renovations of the Berlin - Szczecin line

The problem?

It makes no mention of what’s happening Polish side of the border! 🤬

Come on. It’s a #CrossBorderRail route!

Via @zaubberermumpitz

https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=wdzFjzkSHMkI_GUc&v=ZksFIZNNlUg&feature=youtu.be

Angermünde – Grenze D/PL (– Szczecin) – Imagefilm zum Bauprojekt

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Mar 19, 2024 at 9:54pmWeb
Show threadBenedikt NeuzweigMar 19, 2024
@jon @zaubberermumpitz Do you know if there will be long distance trains from Berlin to Szczecin and further on to Gdynia (or other cities)?
Show threadJon WorthMar 19, 2024
@benedikt_lauenburg @zaubberermumpitz Not planned, no. You’d still change in Szczecin.
Show threadBenedikt NeuzweigMar 20, 2024
@jon @zaubberermumpitz that's a missed chance
Show threadMarco Bereth  🇪🇺Mar 19, 2024
@jon @zaubberermumpitz Richtig peinlich finde ich ja, dass die DB scheinbar auf ein paar Cents von YouTube angewiesen ist. Mir wird nämlich erstmal Werbung ausgespielt vor dem Clip. 🫠
Show threadMarthaMar 20, 2024
@jon @zaubberermumpitz
That is very curious
Show threadUweMar 20, 2024
@jon https://www.globalrailwayreview.com/news/136219/plk-plan-for-better-journeys-by-rail-on-szczecin-to-german-border/
It seems it is known and addressed on the Polish side as well.
PLK plan for better journeys by rail on Szczecin to German border

PLK are planning work on the rail lines between Szczecin Główny and the Polish-German border to shorten travel times and offer better access.

Global Railway Review
Show threadJon WorthMar 20, 2024
@zaubberermumpitz indeed. Which is why I find it odd DB ignores it!
Show threadmartaApr 6, 2024
@jon @zaubberermumpitz and what is happening on the Polish side of the border?
Show threadJon WorthApr 6, 2024
@marta @zaubberermumpitz It is being rebuilt, even though DB does not seem to want to say so!
Show threadmartaApr 30, 2024
@jon @zaubberermumpitz Is it already? The latest I've read is that engineering phase was supposed to end this year and construction works by the end of 2025 but they were not pushing forward due to the delay on the German side and budgeting challenges.
Source is https://www.rynek-kolejowy.pl/wiadomosci/modernizacja-linii-berlin--szczecin-opozniona-przynajmniej-o-rok-116985.html quoting the Polish railway spokesperson
Modernizacja linii Berlin – Szczecin opóźniona przynajmniej o rok

Po tym jak Koleje Niemieckie oświadczyły, że wyremontują linię od Berlina do granicy z Polską w pobliżu Szczecina o rok szybciej, termin zakończenia inwestycji ponownie wrócił w ramy pierwotnych założeń, bo… inwestycja wydłuża się o rok.

Show threadUweApr 6, 2024
@marta @jon https://www.railwaypro.com/wp/db-and-pkp-to-expand-rail-connections/
It seems they also upgrade their part. Which DB could have mentioned but did not find important enough obviously.
German-Poland cross-border rail connections to be expanded

During a rail summit held in Potsdam, the development and modernisation of German-Poland cross-border rail connections were discussed

Railway PRO