Since the end of February 2024, the track hall at Oldenburg (Oldb) Hauptbahnhof has been undergoing restoration in line with the historical model. Due to the construction work taking place during ongoing station operations, travellers and visitors must be prepared for restrictions on site due to closed tracks and track changes until probably the end of 2027.
During the construction work, the last historic railway hall in Niedersachen will be restored.
Oldenburg (Oldb) Hauptbahnhof is considered an important transport hub in the north-west of Lower Saxony. As a link between the North Sea and Hannover, the station serves as a starting point for journeys within the state and beyond. With its unique appearance, the station also offers an exciting glimpse into the past of the early 20th century. Built at the time and inaugurated in 1915, the concourse with its hall bays and glass roofs is now the last historic railway concourse in Lower Saxony. Since the end of February 2024, the hall and its supporting elements have been renovated and upgraded so that it can continue to bear witness to the historic architecture of the time.
During the construction work, which will take place while the station is in operation, the three hall bays will be dismantled in several stages and broken down into individual parts. If necessary, they will be replaced with new ones before being reglazed and reinstalled on site. As part of the construction work, a wall facing the central bus station (ZOB) and the coffered ceiling, which were destroyed during an air raid on the station in the Second World War, will also be reconstructed.
Travellers and visitors must be prepared for restrictions during the renovation of the concourse. While the hall bays are being dismantled and reinstalled, the respective platforms will have to be closed for six to eight months. Corresponding track changes are therefore planned and should be observed on site. The construction work is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.