Major diversions: rail traffic between Leipzig and Dresden affected!

Major diversions: rail traffic between Leipzig and Dresden affected!

The wheel of modernization is turning behind the scenes of rail transport, and this also has an impact on travelers between Leipzig and Dresden. From Friday evening, July 25th, until Monday, July 28th, passengers must prepare for significant restrictions on this important route. Loud MDR A full closure will be necessary in the section between Riesa and Priestewitz in order to connect the second new track in the Zeithain-Leckwitz section to the existing control and safety technology.

For travelers, this means that most ICE trains between Dresden and Leipzig will be canceled. If you take the express train, you will have to change because the diversion takes you via Elsterwerda and increases the journey time by around an hour. An important detail: During this time, long-distance trains only stop at Dresden-Neustadt train station; the stop in Riesa is completely omitted.

Changes in regional transport

But it's not just long-distance transport that is affected - there are also some adjustments in regional transport. This means that the trains on the RB45 line (Chemnitz – Elsterwerda) between Riesa and Elsterwerda will no longer be available. Instead, buses take over this section. However, the trains between Riesa and Chemnitz run regularly, albeit with a few adjustments. Travelers must also note that the trains on the RE50 line (Dresden - Leipzig) will also be canceled on the night of July 25th and 26th in the section between Riesa and Coswig and will be replaced by buses. From July 26th to 28th there will be further restrictions for the RE50 trains, which will be canceled in the Priestewitz – Riesa section in the evening.

Anyone who wants to travel on the night from Friday to Saturday will also have to do without some trains on the RE15, RE18 and RB31 lines, which will be canceled between Großenhain and Coswig. Buses are also used here. It is positive that the buses in Coswig connect to S-Bahn and regional trains in the direction of Dresden, so travelers may not have to forego the usual speed entirely.

Short-term changes and important tips

The latest traffic reports, which are posted daily Railway steam updated can provide travelers with additional information about additional restrictions. It is advisable to always check the current timetables before traveling. These also include construction sites and diversions such as those between Wolfsburg and Berlin or on train connections from Oberhausen to Emmerich, where travel time extensions are inevitable.

But what about your passenger rights if there are delays or cancellations? According to the recommendations, you should note the following: For delays of more than 60 minutes, there is a refund of 25% of the ticket price. If the delay is 120 minutes, even 50%. However, the refund regulations are slightly different for season ticket holders and the Deutschlandticket and should also be clarified in advance.

There will be a lot to talk about for rail travelers in the coming week. The expansion of the route, which promises to shorten the travel time between Leipzig and Dresden to less than an hour in the long term, is welcome. But in the meantime, be patient and plan well!