Dresden–Elsterwerda connecting curve now allows 130 km/h

The Dresden–Elsterwerda–Kötzschenbroda connecting curve (Kurve DEK) near Coswig/Radebeul (Saxony) was renewed from early 2018 as part of the third construction stage of the Leipzig–Dresden upgrade line (VDE 9) and reopened on 3 May 2020 at a permitted speed of 130 km/h (up from 100 km/h). Work included a new electronic interlocking at Weinböhla, renewal of the rail embankment, replacement of the Meißner Straße railway bridge, and construction of a retaining wall plus a noise barrier up to five metres high. A specific investment figure for this section is not given in the available sources.