Rail chaos in Magdeburg: massive diversions expected until 2027!

Rail chaos in Magdeburg: massive diversions expected until 2027!

Rail traffic in Magdeburg will be affected from Monday, July 3rd. The reason for this is construction work to modernize the overhead lines at the Magdeburg rail junction, which is scheduled to last until the end of 2027. These measures affect both local and long-distance transport. So travelers have to prepare for some changes MDR are necessary to bring the infrastructure into shape.

The work will be carried out between June 30th and July 5th and will take place south of the main train station. Masts for the overhead lines are erected and chain works are repaired. This work takes place daily between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and aims to sustainably improve the performance of the railway lines, explains German railway.

Impairments in local transport

If you travel to and from Magdeburg by local transport, you have to be particularly prepared for line S1. This will be replaced between Schönebeck and Wittenberge by buses that depart from the central bus station (ZOB). In addition, the RE 30 between Halle and Magdeburg will be rerouted to an alternative route, which means that the stop in Magdeburg-Buckau will no longer be necessary. In addition, there are no stops on the RE 20 between Schönebeck and Uelzen.

Changes in long-distance transport

Long-distance transport is also not spared from the construction work. There are significant changes to several intercity connections:

• **IC-Linie 55:** Halte in Köthen, Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof und Flughafen Leipzig/Halle entfallen. Stattdessen gibt es zusätzliche Halte in Bitterfeld und Dessau.
• **IC-Linie 56:** Hier verlängert sich die Fahrzeit um circa 25 Minuten. Der Halt in Köthen entfällt, dafür werden Halte in Dessau und am Flughafen Leipzig/Halle hinzugefügt.
• **IC-Linie 57:** Von 3. bis 5. Juli ebenfalls verlängerte Fahrzeit um 25 Minuten, mit ähnlichen Halteänderungen wie bei der Linie 56.

Those responsible explain that these diversions and stop cancellations are taking place to ensure that the work can be carried out smoothly. Long-distance traffic between Magdeburg and Leipzig is routed via a diversion route, which can also lead to canceled stops.

The extensive construction work is part of a larger renovation program that, according to... Railway steam also aims to improve the general quality and reliability of rail transport across the country. Extensive renovations and redesigns in the rail network are planned by 2027, which many travelers could experience positively in the future.

In order not to lose track of all the changes, travelers are asked to find out more about digital travel information media before starting their journey. This way they can find the best alternatives and prepare for their trips.