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Rail chaos at the start of the year: delays and diversions in Bavaria!
Current changes in rail traffic from Munich to Pasing from January 1, 2026: timetable adjustments and possible delays.
Rail chaos at the start of the year: delays and diversions in Bavaria!
On January 1, 2026, there will be some important changes to Deutsche Bahn's operations that are particularly important for users of the routes in and around Munich. Like [news.de]. reported, due to repairs to a signal, there will be restrictions on the connections between Munich Hbf and München-Pasing (towards Werdenfels and Allgäu), as well as on the route from Freising and Dachau Bahnhof to Ingolstadt Hbf. The changes come into force today and will result in diversions and delays.
It looks like short-term partial and train cancellations cannot be ruled out. Travelers in and around Munich are strongly advised to check their connections before traveling. For the first quarter of 2023, the punctuality of DB Regio trains was still an encouraging 92 to 93%. But tardiness in long-distance transport remains an issue that concerns the railways. Reportedly, about 36% of trains were at least six minutes late in 2023, bringing the 2022 punctuality figure of 65.2% back to about 64%.
Recommendations for travelers
Travelers are advised to use S-Bahn and other local public transport to avoid potentially long waiting times and detours. The DB Navigator also offers the opportunity to find out about current delays and train cancellations. Via Bahn.de you can view the details of your own connections in good time and make any necessary adjustments. A handy feature is the “Repeat Trip” option, which allows users to save regular connections and receive timely notification of track changes.
Future outlook
In the long term, Deutsche Bahn is pursuing ambitious goals to improve punctuality and reduce construction work that affects train traffic. As part of the SB² – Building in Pace program, the impact on train construction is to be reduced by 30% by 2027 compared to 2023. The frequency of maintenance work was increased to 85% in the first half of 2025. What is particularly pleasing is that the occupancy rate for maintenance measures remains stable at 70% thanks to optimized container control.
All travelers should be prepared to maintain a certain level of flexibility while Deutsche Bahn works to optimize operations. Further information about current changes and the possibility of reducing waiting times can be found on the [Deutsche Bahn] main page (https://zbir.deutschebahn.com/2025/de/gruppe-zwischenlagebericht-ungeprueft/qualitaet-und-sicherheit/punktlichkeit/).