Overview
- Deutsche Bahn announced the line will be closed from Saturday 21:10 until Sunday 11:00 for targeted optimizations and to remove residual defects after the recent renovation.
- During the closure some long‑distance and freight trains will be diverted and regional services will be replaced by bus or other substitute transport.
- The route underwent a full renovation from August 2025 to June 2026 after a planned April reopening was delayed by frost earlier in the year.
- Post‑renovation trains are now able to run up to 230 km/h, but media reports have flagged punctuality problems on the corridor with one outlet reporting only 25.8% of long‑distance trains on time.
- Passengers are advised to check service information before travel because the short outage could still disrupt weekend plans and further fixes may be needed after inspections.