Large construction site of the railway: Munich-Zurich affected-that's the failures!

Large construction site of the railway: Munich-Zurich affected-that's the failures!

Deutsche Bahn has announced a comprehensive large construction site between Munich and Lindau on Lake Constance, which will take place from mid -October to early November 2024. This work is part of a larger renovation project that will affect the rail infrastructure along this important long -distance route. Travelers should adapt to persistent restrictions and train failures, especially for the Eurocity Express, which regularly runs between Munich and Zurich.

The construction work is carried out in two phases: from October 13th to 20th and again from October 26 to November 2. During this time, the route is completely blocked on certain sections, especially between Buchloe and Memmingen. Result: A significant part of the train connections will be affected. In particular, the stops in Munich's main station as well as in Buchloe and Memmingen are completely.

Details on the construction work

The measures are necessary to repair the course and overhead lines on this important connection. The long-distance trains that run between Munich and Zurich several times a day are only operated on sections during this time, more precisely between Lindau-Reutin and Zurich. This means that the travelers have to check alternative connections.

• construction site period: 13th to October 20 and October 26 to November 2, 2024
• affected sections of the route: between Munich and Lindau, especially the route between Buchloe and Memmingen
• Timetable changes: Eurocity-Express only serves the route between Lindau-Reutin and Zurich

effects on travel

The current timetable concept of Deutsche Bahn has not yet been completely updated for the trains concerned. Travelers who plan to travel with the Eurocity Express during this period should be based in advance in the information about the train connection in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. Furthermore, the full closure of the route could also have an impact on regional traffic, which means that the trains Re96, RE72 and RE71, which are on the move in this region, will also experience restrictions.