BVG is taking significant steps towards the future with the construction of a new electric bus depot on Köpenicker Landstraße.
This marks the first time in nearly six decades that a new bus station is being built, representing a crucial move towards greater fleet stability and decarbonisation.
The new depot is part of the Schöneweide facility and is expected to become operational in 2027.
Henrik Falk, CEO of BVG, states: “This station is a true milestone for our city, as it will allow us to deploy an additional 200 electric buses. This will not only enhance the stability of our services but also contribute to cleaner air in Berlin.”
The new depot will play a vital role in the maintenance and storage of these electric buses.
Spanning approximately 44,000 square metres, the facility will include a workshop, a service hall, a modern administrative building, and parking and charging spaces for around 200 electric buses.
Alongside the upcoming depot on Säntisstraße in Marienfelde and existing facilities, BVG will have a total of eight bus depots.
A consortium of construction companies Matthäi and Karl Weiss has been commissioned to build the new electric bus depot on Köpenicker Landstraße.
Additionally, Dress & Sommer has been overseeing project management since the initial planning phase and will continue supervising construction.
With civil works now underway, the foundations are being laid for the charging infrastructure, administrative and service halls.
The construction of the depot on Köpenicker Landstraße aligns with BVG’s broader electromobility expansion strategy.
By 2027, BVG aims to have at least 500 electric buses in operation, requiring additional charging infrastructure across the city.
Two more depots will be built on Säntisstraße and Rummelsburger Landstraße, while existing depots will be retrofitted to accommodate electric buses, supporting the complete decarbonisation of Berlin’s bus operations.
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