Trams Resume Journey on Wuhlheide Bridge Once More - Trams resume operation once more.
The Wuhlheide Bridge in Berlin, a streetcar line staple, has resumed service following its temporary closure due to safety concerns. The Berlin Transport Authority (BVG) announced the gradual reintroduction of trams on the Wuhlheide route as early as this morning. A BVG spokesperson confirmed a smooth start to operations.
Initially, a shuttle service will be established on line M17, running every 10 minutes between Blockdammweg and S-Bahn station Schoeneweide. Other streetcar lines will continue to bypass the area for now. Bus replacements have ceased, and from this weekend, all lines in the vicinity will operate as normal. This transition period is necessary to adjust the information systems and duty rosters for stable operation.
To safely reopen the streets, experts inspected and prepped the tracks and overhead lines. Pedestrians and cyclists can once again utilize the Treskowallee on Edisonstraße, although traffic signals are still absent. Security personnel are managing the streetcar traffic and pedestrian/bicycle movement at intersections, ensuring emergency vehicles, police, and fire services can also navigate the area.
Motorists, however, may face delays for a while longer—the first easements for car traffic are tentatively scheduled for June 6, 2025, provided construction progress and weather conditions are favorable. This follows the bridge's demolition, which began on a recent Saturday, causing significant traffic disruptions on both roads and rails. The entire demolition and construction work is expected to be completed no later than June 27, 2025. Six of the nine demolition fields have already been dismantled.
- The community is encouraged to familiarize themselves with the updated community policy regarding transportation during the transition period, especially regarding the modified streetcar line M17 and the expected delays for motorists.
- To ensure smooth operations and financial sustainability during this transition period, both the industry and finance sectors are being consulted, particularly in the public-transit and transportation sectors, for their expertise and potential solutions to manage any revenue gaps and optimize resources.
