Railway Line Between Nuremberg and Ansbach Temporarily Halted for a Week - Railway closure for a week in Nürnberg-Ansbach region
Coming Week: Full Shutdown on Nuremberg-Ansbach Rail Line for Bridge Construction
The forthcoming week will bring disruptions for travellers and commuters using the railway line between Nuremberg and Ansbach. Due to the construction of a new railway bridge at Heilsbronn in the Ansbach district, the line will be fully closed for a week, as confirmed by a spokesperson for Deutsche Bahn.
The track closure is scheduled from Monday, May 26, at 4:00 AM until Monday, June 2, at 4:00 AM, to facilitate the installation of the bridge. Work will be carried out 24/7, with the closure affecting not only the mainline but also the Wicklesgreuth-Windsbach branch line, which will utilize replacement bus services.
The new bridge, scheduled to replace a level crossing in Heilsbronn, has already been constructed alongside the track and will be integrated into the rail network during the closure. The steel-concrete structure measures approximately 21 meters in length, 13 meters in width, and 6 meters in height, according to Deutsche Bahn. In addition to the bridge installation, the works will also involve track maintenance and rail replacement. The total cost for the railway, federal government, and Free State is estimated at about 7.3 million euros.
Following the completion of the railway works, construction work to connect the bridge to the existing road network will commence and is expected to be finished by October 2026. The level crossing will then be dismantled.
Commuters should anticipate needing alternative transport options during the week-long closure. The Nuremberg region's S-Bahn system, a hybrid urban-suburban rail network, may provide context for possible alternatives. Replacement bus services are likely to be coordinated to cover the disrupted segment of the railway line, special shuttle buses, and adjusted schedules may be announced by local authorities or transportation operators closer to or during the infrastructure works. Commuters may also consider using nearby S-Bahn lines or regional trains that run on parallel or connecting routes, or increased service frequency on alternate routes. Additionally, local public transport networks (buses, trams) may offer last-mile connectivity.
During the week-long shutdown of the Nuremberg-Ansbach rail line, small and medium-sized enterprises in the affected region may face challenges in their transportation and supply chains, as the closure is scheduled from May 26 to June 2. Moreover, industry leaders and financial analysts may need to reevaluate their forecasts for general-news related to the infrastructure project, considering the potential disruptions and increased costs.
