S-Bahn Munich: Pentecost holidays bring massive traffic chaos!

S-Bahn Munich: Pentecost holidays bring massive traffic chaos!

Laim, Deutschland - During the Pentecost holidays, S-Bahn traffic in Munich faces major challenges. From June 7th, Deutsche Bahn will put a new electronic signal box in operation at the Munich Ostbahnhof. This not only affects the timetables, but also on the mobility of commuters and travelers in the region. According to the evening newspaper The core route begins from June 6th to 7th and lasts until June 18th.

The measure serves to urgently need digitization and modernization of leading and security technology. The work is structured in three phases, the first phase begins on the night of June 6th at 10:30 p.m. The main route and the area around the Ostbahnhof will be blocked by June 7th at 5 a.m. and replacement buses offer a shuttle service. During this time, the S-Bahns do not run between Pasing and Riem, Giesing, Trudering and Johanneskirchen.

phase of changes and bus replacement traffic

In the second phase, which runs from June 7th to 13th, the tracks in the area of ​​the new signal box are not navigable. The lines S1, S2 and S3 are integrated, which are severely affected by these closures. However, passengers can fall back on replacement traffic between Isartor and Ostbahnhof, which drives every five minutes. The usual frequency of the S-Bahne is greatly reduced during this time. For example, the S1 only runs to the airport every 20 minutes, which can lead to a high capacity utilization, especially at the football final of the Nations League on June 8th, like the Süddeutsche Zeitung

restrictions and important information

These comprehensive changes represent a major logistical challenge. The Munich S-Bahn points out that many lines end prematurely and the usual trains are completely eliminated. Information steles are set up at the train stations to inform passengers about the current status. In addition, there are QR codes and employees on site who respond to questions.

The complexity of the project has been shaped in recent years by several delays, which were described internally by Deutsche Bahn as challenging. But the new electronic signal box, which replaces the relay technology that is over 55 years old, has the potential to make S-Bahn traffic more efficient and adapt it to modern requirements.

passengers are asked to carefully plan their trips and, if necessary, to consider alternative means of transport such as subways or regional trains in order to avoid any inconvenience during the construction work.