New timetable: Central Germany benefits from direct rail connections!

New timetable: Central Germany benefits from direct rail connections!

Stendal, Deutschland - On December 15, the new Teutonic timetable will come into force, which brings a variety of positive changes for travelers in Central Germany. Passengers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia benefit from new direct connections. After a decline in the use of an afternoon train, an early connection from Saalfeld to Leipzig is now offered, which runs at 8.25 a.m. and arrives at 10.09 a.m. This adaptation should take into account the increasing needs of passengers, as [picture] reports.

In addition, the Altmark is better connected to the long-distance network, with two daily intercity trains between Magdeburg and Hamburg. A regular long -distance traffic stay in Salzwedel is also set up, while the Leipzig -Chemnitz route is made more climate -friendly by electrification. This measure is intended to reduce CO2 emissions by around 9,560 tons per year, which drives Deutsche Bahn in its efforts to achieve the climate goals, as [middle Germansrevier.deutschebahn.com] emphasizes.

innovations and modernizations

In addition, travelers can book their railway tickets up to 12 months in advance, which enables better planning. From March 2025, a new ICE between Eisenach and the Baltic Sea coast will be offered, which attracts vacationers. Especially for Chemnitz, which was appointed European Capital of Culture in 2025, two additional intercity trains are planned on weekends and public holidays to ensure better accessibility.