Bruneck-Innichen railway line: closed until June! This is what you need to know!

Bruneck-Innichen railway line: closed until June! This is what you need to know!

In a comprehensive initiative to modernize the Pustertalbahn, travelers must expect significant changes from April 14, 2025. The railway line between Bruneck and San Candido will be closed until June 2, 2025 in order to carry out extensive modernization, technical and safety work. The Dolomite town reports that these measures were announced by the state of South Tyrol in December 2024 and are central building blocks of the developments.

During the construction work, a rail replacement bus service will be set up. This also applies until June 2, 2025. However, it should be noted that bicycle transport is not possible in these replacement buses. Interestingly, the route in the lower Puster Valley between Fortezza and Bruneck will remain closed until December 13, 2025, which indicates the extensive construction planning that is important for the entire region.

Construction work and new routes

The work includes the installation of the European train control system ETCS and the complete renewal of the overhead lines. These measures are part of a broader plan to improve rail infrastructure, which also includes the modernization of existing lines and facilities. Loud Rai News The new route from Brixen Nord will run through a 796 meter long tunnel and over a 189 meter long bridge over the Eisack. This shows the high need for investment in modern transport infrastructure in South Tyrol.

This work comes into the broader context of planned infrastructure improvements, which are also currently being pursued at Deutsche Bahn. As the German railway reports, 53 billion euros are expected to flow into improving the rail infrastructure by the end of 2027. The focus is on intensifying maintenance measures as well as comprehensive renovation and modernization of stations and tracks.

Future outlook

The measures in South Tyrol and the long-term planning of Deutsche Bahn illustrate a strong trend towards modernization and digitalization in rail transport. It is expected that citizens will benefit from better and safer transport connections once the extensive work is completed. This will not only improve driving safety, but also increase the efficiency of the entire rail transport system.

The coming months will therefore be crucial for the infrastructure development in the Pustertal, and travelers will be required to adapt to changing transport conditions. By June 2025 at the latest, the railway landscape in the region will change and be aligned with the new standards.