Munich relies on the future: New S-Bahn parking improves punctuality!

Munich relies on the future: New S-Bahn parking improves punctuality!

The Munich S-Bahn faces a large-scale change: the old signal box at the Ostbahnhof, which has been in operation since 1971, is replaced by two state-of-the-art electronic signal boxes. This decision is not only a step into the future, but is also intended to significantly improve the punctuality and reliability of S-Bahn traffic in the Munich area. Because 15% of the delays in this area were already due to the outdated technology of the old signal box, such as reported.

The new signal box at the Ostbahnhof will be equipped with almost 150 signals and 60 switches and will control the old main route in the future. A second signal box on the Leuchtenbergring will also check the new main route. According to Berthold Huber, the infrastructure board of Deutsche Bahn, modernization will not only bring technology up to date, but will also improve everyday life of commuters. Manuel Pretzl, Chairman of the CSU parliamentary group in the Munich City Council, sees the new infrastructure a great opportunity for a future-proof S-Bahn.

The challenges of the changeover

The conversion of the signal box was anything but easy. While the work took place during operation, numerous acceptance tests had to be carried out in order to be able to put the new technology into operation without errors. In the time of the conversion, there were always disturbances in S-Bahn traffic, whereby the old signal box was responsible for many of these difficulties, which was also given . In addition, Deutsche Bahn reported extensive cable lettings in which over 400 kilometers of new lines were laid.

In the course of the construction work, there will also be numerous changes in S-Bahn traffic. For example, on the weekend of January 10th to 13th, there are no S-Bahnen in the main line tunnel, which results in extensive replacement traffic on buses. Commuters should also adapt to further construction work and temporary changes during the year, as can be seen from the information from Deutsche Bahn ( Deutschebahn.com ).

In particular, further restrictions can be expected in the next few months: Easter weekend, maintenance weekends and special timetable changes will present commuters with challenges. But the hope of a future-proof S-Bahn is growing the closer the completion of the new signal box.

Overall, you can be curious to see how the new technology will affect S-Bahn traffic. The Munich can hope for better connections and that the long waiting time for modernization will finally pay off.