Construction work paralyzes the main line: information for affected S-Bahn trains!

Construction work paralyzes the main line: information for affected S-Bahn trains!

If you are traveling with Deutsche Bahn from Munich in the next few days, you should be prepared for some changes to the timetable. How news.de reported, construction work will take place on the main line between Ostbahnhof and Pasing from August 24th, 2025 to August 29th, 2025 from 10:30 p.m. to 4:40 a.m.

Some of the affected S-Bahn lines are undergoing significant changes. While S1 trains in the direction of Freising and the airport depart from the main station from tracks 20 to 26, S3 trains from Holzkirchen end at the Ostbahnhof and then continue as S6. There are also restrictions on the S4: trains in the direction of Trudering are canceled between Trudering/Ostbahnhof and Pasing. For travelers this means informing themselves in advance and allowing enough time.

Construction work and its effects

The construction work is the main reason for the temporary changes to the timetable, which is likely to be a challenge for many commuters and travelers. As Deutsche Bahn notes on its website, construction activity increases in the nights from 10:30 p.m., which also affects the processes at Laim station. All S-Bahn trains will depart from platform 1 during this time, which could further complicate the situation for travelers.

For the S2 from Erding to Petershausen and the S7 to Wolfratshausen everything remains the same: these trains run as scheduled. The S8 between Herrsching and the airport is also not affected. Travelers should still pay close attention to current information as the situation can change quickly.

Punctuality of Deutsche Bahn

In the current discussion about the railway, the focus is not only on timetable changes, but also on punctuality. In 2023, the punctuality of long-distance trains was only 64%. Things looked significantly better for regional trains at 92 to 93%. But there are challenges here too: construction sites, renovation work and technical malfunctions are major factors that affect the reliability of the trains deutschebahn.com confirmed.

The situation was particularly sobering in July 2025; only around 60 percent of long-distance trains were on time. In some regions, punctuality was even below 50 percent. The dilapidated railway infrastructure and technical problems are serious challenges that railway operations have to overcome tagesschau.de.

With more than 800,000 trips per month, it's no wonder that Deutsche Bahn is faced with a variety of challenges. A shortage of skilled workers, particularly the lack of train drivers, also contributes to unpunctuality. All of this means that travelers repeatedly have to forego what they have planned or have to take detours.

In the world of rail travel, it's important to adapt to change. Whether you want to take the S1 to the airport or the S8 towards Herrsching, being informed in good time can save a lot of stress. And who knows, maybe one or two construction measures will bring long-awaited improvements.