ICE route Erfurt-Halle: Massive closure from June 26th!

ICE route Erfurt-Halle: Massive closure from June 26th!

Erfurt, Deutschland - Deutsche Bahn announced today that from Thursday, June 26, 2025, the important ICE route between Erfurt and Halle/Leipzig will be blocked for construction work. These measures are necessary to exchange the camps of two railway bridges, which promises a lower maintenance effort in the future. The closure begins at 11:40 p.m. and will continue until July 12, 2025, 4:30 a.m. The affected bridges are located between Großmölsen and Ollendorf as well as between Hardisleben and Buttstädt. During this period there will also be extensive diversions for long -distance transport, which will pose additional challenges for travelers.

The measure not only aims at renewing the bridge bearings, but also serves to improve the availability of the route. Instead of the previous elastomer camps, new kalotic warehouses are being used, which promise a longer lifespan. Deutsche Bahn also plans to carry out test drives with Siemens Mobility during the closure in order to gain valuable knowledge for the renovation of high -speed rides. This was among others by Deutschebahn.com

extended travel times and diversions

The diversion for long -distance trains begins on Friday, June 27, 2025, with the first schedule. The travel times increase significantly: the flixtrain connections from Erfurt to Leipzig, which usually last 35 minutes, then take up to 1 hour and 20 minutes. The ICE trains between Erfurt and Leipzig are also affected and have to expect a travel time of 1 hour and 20 minutes instead of the usual 40 minutes. Travelers who want to travel from or to Dresden must also expect extended times, since construction work is carried out at the same time on the route between Leipzig and Dresden.

It is recommended to find out more about the digital information channels of Deutsche Bahn before starting the trip so as not to be surprised by the changes. In addition to the ICE trains, numerous IC connections are also affected, including the direct connections between Frankfurt/Main and Halle (Saale), which are no longer available during this phase. Trains that affect connections between Munich and Leipzig and many other routes in Germany are particularly affected. According to adac.de this is part of a far-reaching initiative of Deutsche Bahn, which wants to modernize and fundamentally renovate numerous routes in Germany by 2030.

construction sites in rail transport

This blocking stands out in a year full of construction work, since the Deutsche Bahn has planned extensive renovations and redesigns of the rail network in the coming years. According to adac.de , up to 42 significant sections are blocked for months to modernize the entire rail network in Germany. Travelers are advised to adapt to some significant and lengthy impairments in travel. In some cases, the general renovation will last until the 2030s.

Although the construction work will last for a few months, we are optimistic that the investments in the infrastructure from the railway are well considered and will ultimately lead to a more efficient and reliable travel experience. In the long run, these steps are crucial for improving rail transport in Germany.