Work on track between Hoogezand and Winschoten

From 2 to 5 May 2025, contractors and ProRail will work on the track between Hoogezand and Zuidbroek and between Scheemda and Winschoten. This work will make the track technically suitable for the Wunderline. After the modifications, trains will be able to travel 130 kilometres per hour here.

The higher speed will be introduced structurally from the summer. The Wunderline timetable will take effect when the work is completed on both the Dutch and German sides.

During the works, no trains will run between Groningen and Bad Nieuweschans/Veendam. Instead, Arriva will use buses. Travellers should expect extra travel time. 

With the Wunderline, travel time between Groningen and Bremen will soon be considerably shorter. The rail connection will play an important role in accessibility and cooperation between the Netherlands and Germany.