S-Bahn construction work: Advent apple for travelers in Munich!

S-Bahn construction work: Advent apple for travelers in Munich!

From Friday, October 31st, at 10:20 p.m., an extensive construction project will begin on the S-Bahn main line between Pasing and Donnersbergerbrücke. The modernization work focuses on installing switches and signals to improve train connections between Pasing and Heimeranplatz. This construction work is expected to last until Monday 10 November, which will mean many passengers will have to use alternative transport.

The S-Bahn lines will be converted in different ways during the closure. The S1 only runs between Freising/Airport and Moosach. Here you have to change to the U3. The S2, on the other hand, will run every half hour from Petershausen to the main station, but without stopping from Obermenzing. There is also another restriction in November, from the weekend after the autumn holidays: the period from November 15th to 17th will also be a challenge for commuters and travelers. During this time, only the S6 will travel the entire main route, while the S2 will travel to the Isartor.

Construction work immediately in view

The situation will be particularly serious during the first two weekends of Advent, when there will be further closures. Track work, cable laying and even bomb searches are necessary here, which means that only the S6 and, to a limited extent, the S2 can pass through the tunnel. These repeated disruptions cause uncertainty among passengers and also have an impact on local trade. Many restaurateurs and stand operators at Marienplatz are concerned about the expected decline in customer traffic during this time. Georg Lemke, spokesman for the city center landlords, expresses clear criticism of the recurring closures, which are severely affecting the catering industry.

Wolfgang Fischer from CityPartner, on the other hand, gives the train positive praise because it creates the opportunity to bring customers into the city on Saturday. The need for good connectivity remains high, especially during Advent, which is traditionally considered a busy shopping time. Last year, passengers had to expect restrictions on all four Advent weekends, which doesn't exactly make the situation any easier.

Deutsche Bahn is aware of the challenges and has adjusted its timetables accordingly. There will be replacement buses that run between Pasing and Donnersbergerbrücke every 5 minutes to keep disruption as low as possible. In addition, information about the construction work and the changed timetables will be made available both online and via apps so that passengers can obtain the best possible information.

The construction work in the Munich area is an ongoing project by DB InfraGO, which not only affects the S-Bahn, but also some external branches. During the autumn holidays, the main route was already closed from October 17th to October 20th, and the restrictions are also expected for the coming period. Over the next few weeks, passengers can expect further construction work aimed at improving the infrastructure in the long term, even if it causes some short-term inconveniences.

Overall, it can be said that despite the short-term difficulties, the modernization work serves to improve the future of the S-Bahn. Passengers are requested to find out about the current timetables in good time and to consider alternative travel options.

For further information about the construction work and the current timetables, please visit Merkur or Deutsche Train.