U6 underground in Munich: After 11 weeks of renovation it finally starts!

U6 underground in Munich: After 11 weeks of renovation it finally starts!

Großhadern, Deutschland - The U6 underground line in Munich has finally started operating again after eleven weeks of blocking. On June 1, 2025, the first test drives between Implerstraße and Großhadern Clinic took place. Stefan Winkler from the operating coordination of the Munich Transport Society (MVG) was responsible for this and personally inspected the route to ensure that everything is ready for operation. The comprehensive renovation work that started on March 10, 2025 included a fundamental renovation and modernization of the oldest underground line in Munich, which has been in operation for over 50 years. Regular operation should start again on Friday, June 2, after completing the last work [tz reports that …] (Https://www.tz.de/muenchen/stadt/grosshadern-nicht-ehr-auf-dem-demen-gleis-elf-Wochen-auf-der-der-u-eamplerstrasse-and-Klinikum-93760524.html).

The renovation included the renewal of six switches and the exchange of two escalators on the Partnachplatz. The signage, the blind system and the handrails at several train stations were also modernized. A total of an impressive 14,500 meters of electricity rails and 2,100 meters of driving rails were renewed. While 40 construction measures were originally planned, 70 work could actually be successfully completed. In addition, preparations have already been made for the planned extension of the U6 to Martinsried, which is expected to be put into operation [mvg.de.

representatives of the MVG bring joy

On the first day after the renovation, the MVG was well prepared. Passengers were comprehensively informed about the replacement traffic. This included special bus lines such as the U6 (Großhadern Clinic - Brudermühlstraße) and X6 (Großhadern Clinic - Heimeranplatz - Donnersbergerbrücke). The inventory lines X30, 54 and 56 were also used. Thanks to the good preparation, there were no significant congestion or overfilled, as the observations of the MVG showed. In addition, MVG managing director Ingo Wortmann and his team distributed biscuits at Brudermühlstrasse underground station from 7:30 a.m. to celebrate the return of the subway [mvg.de emphasized that …] (Https://www.mvg.de/presse/pressemayungen/2025-03-10-grunderneuerung-u6-neue-phase-gut-starten.html).

The expansion of Munich local transport

The renovation of the U6 fits into the comprehensive plans for the expansion of local public transport in Munich. In the coming years, the route network for subway, tram and bus is to be expanded considerably. By 2030, the city and the MVG aim to cover around 30 percent of the paths in Munich with public transport. The expansion is of central importance, among other things, new routes such as the U5 after Pasing and the U9 relief clip are planned through the city center. Another highlight will extend the U6 to Martinsried, according to which the subway in the district of Munich will continue to grow Ubahnbau-muenchen.de that ....

With these measures it is clear: Munich relies on modern and resource -saving mobility in order to meet the needs of the growing urban society. It remains exciting how the local transport network will develop in the coming years.