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Zittau–Ebersbach Rail Link Halted After Bridge Deemed at Risk of Collapse

Officials will assess whether the aging span can be secured temporarily before its planned demolition.

Overview

  • Train service between Zittau and Ebersbach is suspended until further notice after a structural inspection flagged a collapse threat.
  • Länderbahn deployed ad hoc buses immediately, with a scheduled rail replacement service set to operate from Thursday.
  • Deutsche Bahn route information cites the unsafe bridge as the reason for the shutdown, with RE2 running by bus and RB61 terminating early in Ebersbach.
  • Zittau closed the road and pedestrian bridge following the inspection report, describing the structure as old and dilapidated with demolition planning already in progress.
  • Authorities plan a coordination meeting on Thursday and an on‑site review Friday morning to determine if limited rail operations can resume safely.