Bahn chaos in Saxony: Massive restrictions through construction work!

Bahn chaos in Saxony: Massive restrictions through construction work!

The rail travelers in Saxony, Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt will have to prepare for a bumpy journey in the coming weeks. As mdr , there are extensive construction work that will significantly affect long-distance transport and regional connections. One reason for the disabilities is bridge construction work in Thuringia, which start from Thursday and continue until mid -July.

The focus is on the routes between Leipzig and Dresden. In particular, the section between Dornreichenbach and Dahlen is completely blocked. Replacement traffic is set up on this and other affected routes, but this could significantly extend travel times. Travelers should prepare for some trains of the ICE line Wiesbaden-Dresden from Leipzig and end while buses drive between Leipzig and Dresden.

restrictions in long -distance transport

Numerous ICE lines are affected by the construction work, such as the connections to Halle and Erfurt. The IC connections, including Nuremberg-Leipzig and Karlsruhe-Stuttgart-Nuremberg, also have to be diverted. These detours could extend the travel time by up to 90 minutes. Especially when it comes to the IC connection Hanover-Dresden, travelers have to expect departures between Leipzig and Dresden every two hours, which also hold in Elsterwerda.

The bridge construction work in Thuringia, which lasts from late June to mid -July, have additional restrictions. The trains between Leipzig/Halle and Erfurt are diverted, which extends the journey time between Leipzig and Munich by up to 60 minutes. Here, too, there are direct connections, for example between Frankfurt/Main and Halle (Saale). Travelers are asked to find out in advance about the digital travel information media or the DB Navigator app, such as Diethueringer.de noted.

criticism of replacement traffic

The Pro Bahn passenger association is more than dissatisfied with the plans for replacement traffic between Leipzig and Dresden. According to mdr , it is criticized that only five articular buses are provided for replacement traffic, which appears insufficient with regard to the number of passengers. Pro Bahn therefore calls for an improvement in the measures and suggests that you offer direct buses with long -distance transport as a solution.

With these comprehensive construction work and the resulting changes in the timetable, it can be hoped that travelers will be well informed and equipped in order to get to the goal safely and on time. If you are on the rails in the Free State, you should keep an eye on these developments.