Preparations for works Hoogezand - Zuidbroek started

ProRail has given the contract for track work between Hoogezand and Zuidbroek to contractor Gebr. De Koning B.V. of Papendrecht. In the coming months ProRail and the contractor will prepare the work. The work will take place as much as possible during train-free periods. This will probably be in the autumn vacations of 2024 and the spring vacations of 2025.

Activities and planning

Work will take place around the track between Hoogezand-Sappemeer and the Muntendammerdiep in Zuidbroek. The contractor will install sheet pile walls and widen and relocate ditches. Most of the work will be carried out during train-free periods in the autumn and spring vacations to limit disruption to passengers and local residents.

Wunderline

The work between Hoogezand and Zuidbroek is part of the Wunderline, the future faster and more comfortable train connection between Groningen and Bremen. Through adjustments on and around the tracks and the new construction of the Friesenbrücke in Germany, the travel time between these cities will be considerably reduced.