Construction work between Leipzig and Dresden: Rail customers have to reschedule!

Construction work between Leipzig and Dresden: Rail customers have to reschedule!

Travelers between Leipzig and Dresden face a week full of restrictions. From June 23rd (9 p.m.) to June 29th (5 p.m.) the route between Dornreichenbach and Dahlen will be completely closed due to necessary replacement work on the switches. These measures not only cause inconvenience, but also major changes to the timetable, such as MeiDresden reported.

For regional train passengers, this means that the S 3 line between Borsdorf, Wurzen and Oschatz will be completely eliminated. The RE 50 line will also not run. But for all those who still want to travel from Leipzig to Dresden or vice versa, replacement buses are available to make up for the lost train traffic.

Changes in long-distance transport

Long-distance transport is also affected. The ICE line from Wiesbaden to Dresden will only run to Leipzig, while the stops in Riesa, Dresden-Neustadt and at the main train station will be omitted. For travelers who still want to take the direct route, IC buses are also in use between the two cities. In addition, long travel times: Some trains have to be rerouted, which increases the travel time by up to 90 minutes without making a stop in Riesa.

From June 27th, ICE trains between Erfurt and Leipzig will also be rerouted, which could result in travel time extensions of up to 60 minutes. The Intercity line from Hanover to Dresden continues to offer trains every two hours, but only on a diversion route with a stop in Elsterwerda. Riesa is not included in these trips, which means a journey extension of 30 to 60 minutes.

Information for travelers

Travelers should prepare well. Deutsche Bahn recommends finding out more in advance using digital media such as the DB Navigator or the new Deutsche Bahn live map, which shows not only current but also future work and disruptions on the railway line Train travel blog explained. This interactive web app allows users to find out about the severity of the disruption and offers helpful filter options.

Although the changes and construction work mentioned could cause temporary inconveniences, those responsible are working to improve the infrastructure in the long term and ensure optimal connections to Dresden. The city remains well connected with around 60 daily long-distance transport stops, which has significantly increased comfort for travelers since the introduction of the Dresden-Berlin-Rostock intercity line.

For all those who rely on train traffic during this time, it is now important to plan ahead in order to best avoid possible travel delays.