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Munich S-Bahn Stammstrecke Set for Major Weekend Closure

From May 9 to May 12, Deutsche Bahn will conduct intensive maintenance and modernization, impacting most S-Bahn lines and requiring extensive replacement services.

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Overview

  • The Stammstrecke will be closed for maintenance and upgrades from Friday evening, May 9, to early Monday, May 12, as part of Deutsche Bahn's €1.5 billion Programm 14plus initiative.
  • The S7 line remains operational, while other S-Bahn lines will be rerouted, shortened, or replaced by buses running every 10 minutes between Pasing and Hauptbahnhof.
  • Deutsche Bahn and Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG) have coordinated extended U4 services, larger buses on line 130, and additional passenger information measures to mitigate disruptions.
  • The closure supports ongoing work on the second Stammstrecke, which aims to enhance system stability but is not expected to be completed before 2035.
  • The number of construction sites affecting Munich's S-Bahn network has doubled since 2018, reflecting years of underinvestment and the need for critical infrastructure renewal.