Munich's principal S-Bahn line faces another shutdown. - Main line of Munich's S-Bahn service is once more disrupted
This upcoming weekend, Munich's S-Bahn mainline will shut down once again. Construction works on the tracks, switches, and stations, as announced by Deutsche Bahn, will cause significant disruptions to the timetable from Friday to Monday. To top it off, the construction for the second S-Bahn mainline in Laim is full speed ahead.
The line between Pasing, Leuchtenbergring, and Giesing will be out of service, with no trains operating on the S-Bahn tracks from Friday evening to Monday morning. Many lines will be redirected, starting and ending earlier, or omitting stops at the affected section. Replacement buses will run approximately every ten minutes, serving the stations between Pasing and the main station on the mainline.
Passengers can still travel between the main station and the airport via the S6 and regional trains, or opt for bus 130, which connects Pasing with the Westendstraße. The U4 will be extended from Theresienwiese to Westendstraße, offering additional transportation options from Heimeranplatz. Travelers in the eastern part of the mainline between the main station and Ostbahnhof can use the U5 as an alternative.
For those looking for exact details about the replacement buses, keep an eye on the official Munich public transportation website or mobile app for updates. Information pillars will be set up at the stations with replacement traffic, providing changes in the line network and information about replacement buses. Additional pillars will guide passengers from the stations to the corresponding bus stops.
- Munich S-Bahn Closure
- Alternative Transportation
- Stations Affected
- Deutsche Bahn
- Laim Construction
- Pasing
- Giesing
Details of S-Bahn Closure
- Timeline: The S-Bahn in Munich shuts down from Friday at 10:20 pm to Monday at 4:40 am during the construction work[1].
- Affected Lines: The S1, S2, and S3 lines will see changes in their service, with some trains starting or ending in Moosach (U3) or omitting stops between Obermenzing and Heimeranplatz[1].
- Replacement Services: While specific details about QR codes for the replacement services are not provided, it is advisable to check the official Munich public transportation website or mobile app for updates[1].
Upcoming Second Core S-Bahn Route
- Project Goal: The aim of the Second Core S-Bahn Route project is to alleviate pressure on the existing route by adding a new 11 km tunnel from Laim to Leuchtenbergring, with new stations at Munich Central, Marienhof, and Munich East[4].
- Construction Schedule: The project is slated to begin in June 2025 and is expected to finish by May 2033[2].
- Civil Engineering Requirements: Construction involves the creation of tunnels and an underground station, requiring significant civil engineering and tunnel construction expertise[2].
The temporary shutdown of Munich's S-Bahn on weekends is due to ongoing construction works in Laim, which is part of the German railways, affecting lines such as S1, S2, and S3. Passengers seeking alternative transportation can utilize public-transit options like the U4, bus 130, or regional trains to travel within the city, with physical information pillars set up at stations for guidance. In the future, the industry of German railways plans to ease the pressure on the existing S-Bahn route by introducing a new second core S-Bahn line, financed through the finance sector, with construction starting in 2025 and estimated completion by 2033.
