 The so-called "Magdeburg Side" lost its tracks, the line from Stendal being re-routed south of the building on the "Berlin Side".The number of tracks was also significantly reduced.The refurbishment required 280,000 tonnes of earth to be moved, around 22 kilometres track to be replaced, 120 points to be removed, 42 points to be installed and 32 kilometres of catenary to be replaced.