Construction work between Leipzig and Dresden: train traffic severely limited!
Construction work between Leipzig and Dresden: train traffic severely limited!
Dresden, Deutschland - Travelers between Leipzig and Dresden have to adapt to some changes in rail traffic. From June 23 at 9 p.m. to June 29 at 5 p.m., the route between Dornreichenbach and Dahlen will be completely closed. This is reported by Deutsche Bahn on its official page deutschebahn.com . The reason for the blocking is necessary renewal work on the route.
During this time, the trains of line S 3 between Borsdorf, Wurzen and Oschatz are eliminated. The RE 50 line is also affected and is replaced by buses between Wurzen and Oschatz. Travelers should at least make themselves informative on the digital information media, such as Bahn.de or the DB Navigator app.
replacement traffic and diversions
There are also noticeable changes in long-distance transport: The ICE line Wiesbaden-Dresden will only end in Leipzig, which is why stops in Riesa, Dresden-Neustadt and Dresden Central Station. Replacement buses (IC buses) between Leipzig and Dresden are available for this route. In addition, travelers have to expect travel time extensions of up to 90 minutes, since some trains are redirected and will not be kept in Riesa.From June 27, the ICE is also diverted between Erfurt and Leipzig, here travel time extensions of up to an hour are possible. For the IC line of Hanover-Dresden, a detour is also announced: the trains run between Leipzig and Dresden every two hours and hold in Elsterwerda, while the stop in Riesa is no longer available. This also means an extension of the travel time of 30 to 60 minutes.
longer construction work and further restrictions
It is not only close for the coming days for travelers between Dresden and Leipzig: In principle, there have been restrictions since November 6, 2023 due to new construction phases between Zeithain and Leckwitz, which will last until June 6, 2025. These by MDR , also include redirections, changed timetables and comprehensive replacement traffic.
Monday to Friday are affected by the regional express trains RE50 that drive between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. without stopping from Dresden-Neustadt to Riesa. Keep in Koswig, Weinböhla and Niederau, replacement buses are used, especially to ensure the connection to Grossenhain.
The construction work is necessary to remove spunt walls between the tracks and modernize the route for the future. The new intersection building at Dresden Central Station and the Riesa node are also being developed so that the train becomes more attractive for travelers in the region.
In order not to be misleaded, passengers should inquire in advance, not only on Bahn.de but also in the immediate vicinity of their travel locations, for example via notices in the train stations. Passengers are asked to adapt to the fact that the construction work and diversions will take some time.
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