DB reopens modernised Ludwigslust–Parchim line

DB InfraGO renewed the Ludwigslust–Parchim line in two construction phases (September to December 2023 as far as Neustadt-Glewe, August 2025 to April 2026 through to Parchim) and upgraded it for up to 100 km/h. The work covers a renewed track bed, adapted level crossings and accessible stops at Gross Laasch, Dütschow and Spornitz; the second phase fell within the closure for the Hamburg–Berlin corridor renewal. DB announced the return to service on 18 Jun 2026; a further EUR 0.5 million of federal money goes into Ludwigslust station building (LOK Report, 18 Jun 2026).