New digital era: S-Bahn traffic in Munich restricted during Pentecost!

New digital era: S-Bahn traffic in Munich restricted during Pentecost!

Ostbahnhof, München, Deutschland - A big project is in the starting blocks at Deutsche Bahn: A new electronic signal box (ESTW) will be put into operation next Friday, June 7th. Commissioning ensures extensive effects on S-Bahn traffic, and passengers have to adjust to restrictions during the Pentecost holidays. These extend until June 13th at 4 a.m., such as tz.de reported.

The switch to the new signal box is not a cardboard stick: about 8,000 acceptance hours were necessary to put the system into operation. The work includes a software change and the coordination of leading and security technology, which ensures that the switches and signals in the S-Bahn network work smoothly. The old system based on the relay technology from the 1970s is replaced by modern technology, which is designed for stability and efficiency. The 2nd main route also benefits from these innovations, such as the Bavarian radio

timetable changes: What does that mean for travelers?

The restrictions begin in three phases: First of all, there is a software change from Friday evening to Saturday morning, which means that the main route and areas around the Ostbahnhof are temporarily blocked. The S-Bahn lines have to end prematurely and replacement buses are provided every 10 minutes between Pasing and Ostbahnhof.

• S 1: Freising/Airport - Leuchtenbergring; Trains do not stop at the hacker bridge and end at the main train station.
• S 2: Petershausen/Altomünster - Erding; Trains begin/end at the Isartor and at the Ostbahnhof, driving from/to Riem without a stop.
• S 3: Mammendorf - Holzkirchen; Trains end at the Isartor or in Giesing.
• S 8: Herrsching - Airport; Trains begin/end in Johanneskirchen, here too there is replacement traffic.
• s 20: does not even run between Pasing and Höllriegelskreuth.

in phase two, which lasts until Friday, June 13, the S-Bahn tracks in the area of ​​the new signal box are not navigable. The replacement traffic is then even offered between the Isartor and Ostbahnhof every 5 minutes, while the timetables of the S-Bahn lines will continue to be adjusted. From Monday, June 15th, the tracks will be passable again, but S-Bahn traffic will be reduced by about a quarter, as Deutsche Bahn explains in detail ( Deutschebahn.com ).

information measures for passengers

Deutsche Bahn has taken extensive information measures to make it easier for travelers to make the transition. Information steles at train stations, QR codes for a quick orientation and first-hand information from local employees ensure clarity during this change of conversion. There are also announcements and banners who draw attention to the current developments.

Overall, the commissioning of the new signal box offers great opportunities for stabilizing and improving the S-Bahn operation in the Munich area. Because with the new system you hope for a higher reliability and punctuality in S-Bahn traffic-a hope that the Pro Bahn passenger association shares, even if you indicate the challenges of the outside routes.