Abandoned German railway line reopens after 25 years this summer
A long-dormant railway line in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is set to reopen this summer. The Greifswald–Lubmin route, which last saw regular passenger trains in 1999, will return with weekend services. Officials hope the revival will attract more tourists to the coastal region. The 25-kilometre line was first built in the late 1960s to support the Lubmin nuclear power plant. Passenger services ran for decades but ended in 1999, with no official records detailing the exact reasons for closure. Since then, only special event trains—such as those for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Day in 2022—have used the tracks.
The new weekend service aims to meet growing demand, especially during summer weekends. Journeys between Greifswald and Lubmin will take around 30 minutes. Carsten Werfel, managing director of VMV Verkehrsgesellschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, will soon release details on timetables, launch dates, and ticket prices. The restored rail link is expected to improve transport options for both locals and visitors. With multiple trains running on weekends, the service could ease road congestion and support tourism. Further announcements will clarify schedules and fares before the summer launch.
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