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Harzer Schmalspurbahnen infrastructure renovation

Overview

The Harzer Schmalspurbahnen (HSB) is initiating significant infrastructure improvements on its Brocken line. The German federal government and the state of Saxony-Anhalt have committed approximately 10.9 million euros toward a multi-phase renovation project. The first phase, estimated to cost roughly 18.87 million euros, is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2027 and involves renewing tracks, switches, sleepers, and platforms between Wernigerode and the Brocken.

In the interim, immediate maintenance is being conducted. From August 31 to September 18, rail service between Schierke and the Brocken summit will be suspended to allow for the installation of new rails and track ballast. This summer maintenance was scheduled to take advantage of warmer climatic conditions at the Brocken, despite the lack of a replacement bus service for that specific section. Regular service will continue between Wernigerode, Drei Annen Hohne, and Schierke.

Entities

Wernigerode · Harzer Schmalspurbahnen · Brocken · Quedlinburg · Saxony-Anhalt

Timeline

18 days ago

[CULTURE] 7 sources
Harz region rail service suspended for track maintenance
Rail service between Schierke and the Brocken in Germany's Harz region will be suspended from August 31 to September 18 for track maintenance and rail installation.
21 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Harzer Schmalspurbahnen to undergo multi-million euro renovation
The German federal government and Saxony-Anhalt will provide 10.9 million euros to renovate the Harzer Schmalspurbahnen line between Wernigerode and the Brocken, with work starting in spring 2027.

Sources

badlobenstein.otz.de · braunschweiger-zeitung.de · morgenpost.de · news38.de · ostdeutsche-zeitung.de · privatbahn-magazin.de · thueringer-allgemeine.de · wochentlich.de · wr.de · www4.mdr.de