Towering transmission structures installed on the initial segment of the East Coast Railway
The construction of the East Coast Line in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, is making steady progress as part of the larger Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link infrastructure project. This railway segment is crucial for connecting the Danish island of Lolland with the German mainland via Fehmarn and will enable direct train travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg by late 2029.
The line, which will span 88 kilometers, is significant for Germany's energy transition. It forms part of an integrated European transport corridor that supports sustainable freight movement and regional economic integration. Schleswig-Holstein, being central to Germany’s energy transition, hosts major electricity infrastructure projects such as the SuedLink high-voltage power line and Baltic Sea offshore wind farms.
The transmission grid operator, Tennet, has announced the completion of the pylons for the 50-kilometer section between Henstedt-Ulzburg (Segeberg district) and the transformer station Lübeck-West in Stockelsdorf (Ostholstein district). This section will soon see the removal of old pylons from the landscape in the Segeberg district, as construction for underground cable laying has begun.
In two other sections, the cables will be laid underground in Henstedt-Ulzburg and Kisdorf. The construction for the third section between Lübeck-West and Göhl has already begun since the start of the year, with a special permit. Construction work on the section between Lübeck-West and Lübeck-Siems has also commenced, with a length of 35 kilometers.
The East Coast Line is integral to Germany's energy transition, as it will help transport renewable energy from the north to the south. The new line will carry sections of the old 220-kV and 110-kV lines and will connect Germany to the European power grid via the Baltic Cable. In total, 285 new pylons will be erected by the planned commissioning of the line in 2027, with a total of 301 old pylons being dismantled.
This development in Schleswig-Holstein – improved rail freight connectivity and expanded renewable energy infrastructure – contributes directly to efficient logistics and green energy supply chains vital for Germany’s transition to low-carbon energy. The East Coast Line, with its strategic role in shifting freight to more sustainable transport modal options, complements the energy transition efforts, making it a vital infrastructure component for Germany and Europe.
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