Ruhland rail junction upgrade now complete

Deutsche Bahn modernized the Ruhland rail junction (Brandenburg, Lusatia) between 2016 and the end of 2019 across nine construction phases: tracks, bridges, and signalling/safety technology were renewed and a new electronic interlocking installed, while the station itself was rebuilt to be barrier-free (new pedestrian tunnel, elevators, renewed platforms). The Ruhland-Hosena line closure ran from January to September 2016; the station rebuild and interlocking commissioning were completed by autumn 2018, with remaining work (e.g. freight-yard lighting) continuing into November 2019. Investment volume: approx. EUR 70 million, largely funded through the Performance and Financing Agreement (LuFV).