Fast internet and phone calls: 5G for rail travelers between Hamburg and Berlin!

Fast internet and phone calls: 5G for rail travelers between Hamburg and Berlin!

Deutsche Bahn plans a crucial step to improve mobile phone supply on the strongly frequented connection between Hamburg and Berlin. In the future, travelers should have the opportunity to make calls in this section with the fastest mobile phone standard 5G and use fast internet. This initiative was confirmed in a joint declaration of intent by the Federal Government and the four major German mobile phone providers 1 & 1, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica/O2 and Vodafone during the government's digital summit.

Transport and Digital Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) emphasized the importance of this project: "The railway line Hamburg-Berlin is to become Germany's innovation route for mobile communications with gigabit data rates on the train." The railway follows the trend of enabling the travelers as smooth as possible digital experiences during their trips.

high frequency of the connection

The 278 -kilometer route between Hamburg and Berlin is one of the most busy railway lines in Germany. Every day, up to 230 trains run here that carry up to 30,000 passengers. Against this background, the need for a stable mobile phone connection becomes particularly clear.

The new initiative not only promises a technical upgrading, but also a significant improvement in travel satisfaction. The planned implementation will revolutionize the digital infrastructure on one of the central transport connections in Germany. This could also have an impact on other routes, since successful pilot projects could be transferred to the entire railway line.

This decision comes at a time when the expectations of travelers in relation to digital offers during the train journey increases. People are increasingly demanding an uninterrupted connection, be it to work, entertainment or simple exchange about social media. Deutsche Bahn tries to meet this demand and sees itself as part of a digital transformation in public transport.

The initiatives to improve mobile phone cover in the trains are part of a larger plan that aims to optimize the mobility and quality of the travel experience in the long term. The train sees itself in a pioneering role here and wants to set an example with this innovation route.

For many travelers, the question remains when exactly the improved services will be available. The detailed schedules are still unclear, but the willingness of everyone involved is still a positive signal. Concrete implementation plans are expected in the coming months to offer passengers the best possible connection without radio spots. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report at www.tagesspiegel.de .