Construction work: important train connections between Salzburg and Munich affects

Construction work: important train connections between Salzburg and Munich affects

Travelers in rail traffic will have to prepare for significant changes in the coming weeks. Due to urgent construction work on the Deutsche Bahn, the important railway line via the German corner from October 25 from 11:00 p.m. to 4 November will not be accessible. This measure affects both the ÖBB and the Westbahn, so that passengers have to expect far -reaching changes.

The ÖBB informed that long -distance traffic is redirected via this corridor route. In practice, this means that all trains between Munich and Vienna are diverted via Passau during this period. Travelers do not have the opportunity to get out in Salzburg, which is a major restriction. In addition, travel times extend by up to two hours. A bus connection between Salzburg and Kufstein is available for passengers with a target Kufstein.

additional restrictions

Already now there are restrictions due to these construction work. While the trains between Vienna and Munich are diverted via Passau, they are omitted in Salzburg. As a result, travelers have to choose alternative connections or means of transport. The RJX 62 and RJX 65 trains are particularly affected. Travelers between Salzburg and Tyrol already use rail replacement by bus, which requires additional planning.

The rail replacement traffic will also be set up between Salzburg and Innsbruck and Munich on the Western Railway from October 26th. Despite the changes between Salzburg and Vienna Westbahnhof, the trains continue to run every half hour. The Westbahn has assured that the connection connections between trains and rail replacement traffic were also extensively taken into account here. Daily connections to Munich and Innsbruck are ensured by buses.

The ÖBB appeal to all travelers to find out more about the current timetables before starting their trip. It is advisable to plan more time to consider possible delays. The current information is available on the ÖBB website and in the Scotty app. If necessary, passengers have already been informed about the restrictions in advance, so that there is a certain planning security.

The upcoming construction work and the associated diversions are not only important for commuters, but also for travelers who are traveling during the holiday season. This is a good opportunity to forge alternative travel plans in good time or to find out about the best options. Further information on these changes and the affected connections are in an article on www.diepress.com find.