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3w ago

Deutsche Bahn Shuts Wendlingen–Ulm Line for Stuttgart 21 Integration

High-speed rail closures and tunnel repairs disrupt travel across Baden-Württemberg, with delays, rerouted services, and replacement buses impacting regional and long-distance passengers.

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Overview

  • The Wendlingen–Ulm high-speed line is fully closed from May 6 to May 16 for control and safety system integration with the future Stuttgart main station under the Stuttgart 21 project.
  • Regional RE200 trains between Wendlingen and Ulm are replaced by buses until May 7, with limited regional services resuming daily after 5:00 PM through May 16.
  • The Mannheim–Stuttgart line remains closed for tunnel repairs until June 6, adding approximately 40 minutes to ICE travel times and altering routes with omitted stops.
  • ICE Line 42 trains between Hamburg and Munich now terminate in Stuttgart, skipping stops in Ulm, Günzburg, Augsburg, and Munich due to construction disruptions.
  • The disruptions are part of Deutsche Bahn's €8.2 billion Stuttgart 21 modernization effort, aiming to enhance rail infrastructure but causing significant passenger inconvenience.