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Rail Closures in Bavaria Disrupt Long-Distance and Commuter Services

Deutsche Bahn's maintenance shuts down UlmAugsburg line through May 5 and prepares for Munich S-Bahn Stammstrecke closure starting May 9.

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Ein ICE und eine Regionalbahn überqueren die Hohenzollernbrücke in Köln. (Symbolbild)

Overview

  • The UlmAugsburg long-distance rail line is fully closed from May 2 at 23:00 to May 5 at 05:00 for track and turnout upgrades, causing significant service disruptions.
  • ICE, IC, and TGV trains are rerouted, skipping stops at Ulm, Neu-Ulm, and Günzburg, with travel times extended by up to 60 minutes.
  • French TGV services between Paris and Munich are limited to the ParisStuttgart route during the closure, bypassing Ulm, Augsburg, and Munich altogether.
  • From May 9 to 12, Munich's S-Bahn Stammstrecke will be shut down for infrastructure and signal system upgrades, affecting all lines except the S7.
  • Replacement buses will operate every 10 minutes between Hauptbahnhof and Pasing during the Stammstrecke closure, with additional regional and U-Bahn options available.