Due to track renewal and switch replacement, the line between Fürstenfeldbruck and Kaufering will only be usable to a limited extent from 26 August to 5 September. Passengers on the S4, several regional trains and the Munich–Zurich long-distance service will have to switch to buses.
Quick overview
This report is primarily relevant for rail passengers, as it can have concrete effects on planning, connections or infrastructure. The focus is on rail, construction site, Munich, S4, Re70, Ece88, Db, Munich S-Bahn and rail replacement service. The key points are summarised compactly below.
Key points
- Construction period: 26 August (4 a.m.) to 5 September (4 a.m.) between Fürstenfeldbruck and Kaufering.
- S-Bahn line S4: bus replacement service between Puchheim and Buchenau, additional replacement bus between Buchenau, Fürstenfeldbruck and Germering-Unterpfaffenhofen.
- Regional services: buses at half-hour intervals between München Hbf and Buchloe for RE 70, RE 76 (DB Regio) as well as RE 72 and RE 96 (Arverio); shuttle train operated by BRB between Buchloe and Kaufering.
- Long-distance train ECE 88 (Munich–Lindau–Zurich): operates only between Lindau-Reutin and Zurich, bus replacement between München ZOB and Lindau-Reutin.
- Cause: track renewal near Kaufering, switch replacement in Fürstenfeldbruck as well as completion of two new railway bridges in Geltendorf and Epfenhausen.
What this means for travelers
For travelers, it is worth taking a close look at the time period, route and booking conditions. What matters is whether the report already triggers concrete timetable changes or initially describes a political or strategic development.
Context
Deutsche Bahn is continuing its renovation work on the Munich–Lindau line. An altered timetable has already been in place since February due to slow-order sections; a switch renewal at Geltendorf station was completed in February and March. The current section is part of a series of ongoing measures.
What to watch now
- Check concrete timetable or construction information only once travel dates are set.
- Allow more generous connection times for international journeys.
- Keep an eye on the source and operator information in case dates are still provisional.