Expanded tram route featuring 44 stops unveiled
Bremen, Germany, is set to expand its tram network with a new connection stretching 1.3 kilometers between Vahr, Hastedt, and the Eastern Suburb. This development is a key part of a modern and flexible tram system, expected to span fully in the next few years.
The construction on this new connection has recently commenced, with an estimated completion date in 2028. Once finished, Line 2 will become one of the longest tram lines in Bremen, spanning 20 kilometers and serving 44 stops. The extension will allow passengers to travel directly from Gröpelingen through the city center to Neue Vahr Süd without needing to change trams. During peak hours, the service will even reach Tenever. In addition, better frequency and more departures per hour will be established in Vahr and Osterholz.
"Construction will primarily commence near Bennigsenstraße/Bei den Drei Pfählen/Georg-Bitter-Straße," says Rick Graue, head of the Office for Streets and Traffic (ASV). "Here, the existing triangular track layout will transform into a square. Beyond the track construction, we aim to revamp the adjacent street space, benefiting all road users." Hansewasser GmbH has already concluded the sewer construction measures for the track construction, and the Bremen tram company (BSAG) is supporting and monitoring the project.
While the exact route and timeline for the Line 2 extension remain undisclosed, it is known that by 2025, Line 1 of the Bremen Tramway Network will extend to Brüsseler Straße from Roland-Center, with a branch to Willakedamm from Roland-Center planned for 2026. Further details on the extension, including changes to street design and the frequency of departures, can be found by consulting local news sources or the official Bremen tram network announcements.
The expansion of Bremen's tram network will not only involve Line 2 but also Line 1, with plans for extensions and branching out. The future Line 2, upon completion in 2028, will serve various key areas like Vahr, Hastedt, and the Eastern Suburb, and will also engage with the finance and public-transit industries as it becomes one of the longest tram lines in the city, covering 20 kilometers.
