Deutsche Bahn begins major renovation of Hannover-Berlin rail route

Deutsche Bahn will start renovating the Lehrte-Berlin section of the Hannover-Berlin line on Friday, with completion slated for December 2027. The multi-year project will likely cause significant disruptions to rail traffic on one of Germany's busiest corridors. This is a routine infrastructure upgrade, though its long duration and impact on freight and passenger rail could have economic implications.