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Deutsche Bahn Faces Widespread Disruptions Due to Major Infrastructure Upgrades

Multiple rail lines across Germany are closed or disrupted as Deutsche Bahn undertakes modernization projects, with replacement services in place and criticism over short-notice announcements.

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Overview

  • The Ulm–Augsburg line will be fully closed from May 3 to May 5 for track and switch upgrades, causing delays of up to 60 minutes for rerouted trains.
  • Cologne Hauptbahnhof is largely shut from May 2 to May 19 for the installation of a new electronic interlocking system, with regional trains replaced by over 100 buses.
  • S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 in the Rhein-Main region are suspended from May 3 to May 23, with replacement buses running after Deutsche Bahn apologized for late notifications.
  • The Munich Stammstrecke will close from May 9 to May 12, with bus replacements every 10 minutes and alternative U-Bahn routes available for passengers.
  • Long-term upgrades in the Sauerland region will disrupt services on lines RE 17, RE 57, and RB 54 into autumn, with sections replaced by buses during phased maintenance.