Timetable change: more modern trains and longer booking periods
The annual rail timetable change is coming up on Sunday. Passengers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will benefit from new connections and even modernized trains.
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Timetable change: more modern trains and longer booking periods
The annual rail timetable change is coming up in December. Passengers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will benefit from new connections and even modernized trains.
700 Interrail tickets raffled off to young people in Saxony
The Ministry of Europe in Saxony has once again raffled off 700 tickets for a train journey through Europe to young people. A record turnout was recorded.
Saxony's transport minister appeals to the CDU: do not jeopardize the Deutschlandticket
The break-up of the Ampel coalition could jeopardize the continuation of initiated projects. The future of the Deutschlandticket is also still uncertain.
Bautzen railroad station named 'Station of the Year 2024'
Around ten years ago, the train station in Bautzen was on the brink of decay. It was saved by a decision of the district council. Today, the Pro-Rail Alliance sees it as a showcase station.
New era in rail transport for northern and western Saxony from 2026
From the end of 2026, rail travel in western Saxony is set to change significantly. New trains, routes and timetables are planned. Millions are to be invested in this.
Rail expands connections to the Baltic Sea and Switzerland
In December, the railroads traditionally change their timetable. This changes in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Alstom plans to close the plant in Görlitz by 2026
The train manufacturer Alstom's plant in eastern Saxony will close in around a year and a half. However, other locations are also affected by the French company's plans.
Ministry raffles off train tickets to young adults
Getting to know the whole of Europe by train without having to spend any money. For some young adults in Bavaria, this will soon be possible.
Continued delays and cancellations in ICE traffic
Since Friday morning, Deutsche Bahn has been struggling with a signal box problem on a section of the Nuremberg-Bamberg ICE line. Passengers on long-distance services are feeling the consequences.
Delays and cancellations on the Munich-Berlin ICE route
Malfunction in the signal box and at signals: Nothing has been working on a section of the Nuremberg-Bamberg line since the early hours of the morning - with consequences for long-distance train passengers.
Alstom sees a secure future in Bautzen
French rail vehicle manufacturer Alstom secures future in Bautzen with major orders. New production line for regional trains inaugurated.
Restrictions on rail travel between Leipzig and Chemnitz from August
Rail travelers between Leipzig and Chemnitz must expect restrictions from August 5 due to construction work. Trains on the RE 6 line will run according to the regular timetable until October 13.
Long-distance services between Berlin and Dresden back to normal after storm damage
Following storm damage and repairs to overhead lines, long-distance services between Berlin and Dresden are no longer affected.
GDL strikes again City-Bahn Chemnitz
The train drivers' union is once again striking at the Chemnitz City Railway over the introduction of the 35-hour week.
Saxony increases funding for local public transport
Saxony is providing additional money for municipal transport associations to counteract cost increases in local public transport.
Saxony increases funding for public transport - improving planning and funding security for municipal transport associations
Saxony secures additional funding for municipal transport associations and aims to improve planning and funding security in local public transport.
City-Bahn sets up bus service over Whitsun
City-Bahn Chemnitz will run buses on important routes over Whitsun until next Tuesday. Due to the ongoing strikes by the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL), regular rail services are currently out of the question, the company announced on Friday. The union had recently repeatedly called for strikes. ..
City-Bahn Chemnitz: No all-clear for passengers after train driver strike
No all-clear after the latest wave of strikes: Management expects next strike call by train drivers' union, which wants to fight for a 35-hour week.
City-Bahn Chemnitz: Strike ended - but passengers must be prepared for further cancellations
After the latest train drivers' strike, there is no all-clear for passengers on the Chemnitz City-Bahn. The management is expecting further cancellations.
City-Bahn wage dispute escalates: duration of strike open
The dispute between the train drivers' union GDL and City-Bahn Chemnitz has reached a new level of escalation - to the dismay of schoolchildren and commuters. The railroad company's lines have been on strike again since Wednesday afternoon. For the time being, the union has remained silent about how ..
Only six rail video travel centers in the southeast
Personal advice when booking a rail journey, even when the travel center is closed? Video services make it possible. But the south-east has some catching up to do.
Renewed strikes at City-Bahn Chemnitz
The trial of strength between the train drivers' union GDL and Chemnitz City-Bahn continues. At short notice, the GDL has announced that it will be striking the lines from noon on Tuesday until 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the railroad company announced. As a result, commuters and schoolchildren wil ..
Disruptions to rail services between Berlin and Munich and Berlin and Frankfurt
Rail travelers between Berlin and Munich and Berlin and Frankfurt can expect disruptions from this Thursday. Digital control technology is being installed.
Restrictions on railroad lines
Train travelers between Berlin and Munich and Berlin and Frankfurt can expect disruptions from this Thursday. Digital control technology is to be installed on the Berlin - Halle/Leipzig section. Deutsche Bahn announced on Wednesday that there will be individual train and stop cancellations as well a ..
Passenger association Pro Bahn calls for student Germany ticket as an upgrade option for Saxony
The passenger association Pro Bahn is calling for the introduction of a student Germany ticket in Saxony as an upgrade option to the education ticket in order to offer students a cost-effective way to travel throughout Germany.
Line closure due to replacement of concrete sleepers between Leipzig and Chemnitz
Disruptions for rail travelers between Leipzig and Chemnitz due to replacement of concrete sleepers. Precautionary measure following the train accident in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2022.
Fridays for Future: "Local transport strikes are climate strikes"
Fridays for Future is also protesting with Verdi during the announced warning strikes in local transport under the name "Wir fahren zusammen". Why the climate movement is joining workers' protests.
Restrictions on Trilex services in eastern Saxony
The Länderbahn announces restrictions on Trilex services in eastern Saxony due to vegetation work.
Central German S-Bahn trains slightly less punctual than in previous years
The S-Bahn in Central Germany is one of the most punctual in Germany, according to an evaluation, but has lost some of its reliability in recent years. In 2023, 95.6 percent of stops were reached on time, according to an answer from the Federal Ministry of Transport to a question from Green Party MP ..
Digital high-speed test field launched in the Ore Mountains
A digital test field for rail travel of the future has been opened in the Ore Mountains. New applications and the new rail radio FRMCS are being tested there.
Rail traffic in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia resumes after strike ends
Rail services in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are running largely according to normal timetables again following the early end of the train drivers' strike. Minor restrictions may still occur in isolated cases. Travelers should inform themselves online before starting their journey.
Station stores suffer from train drivers' strike
According to the Saxon Trade Association, the retail stores in the stations have been significantly affected.
Saxony's transport minister welcomes commitment to the Deutschlandticket
Saxony's Transport Minister Martin Dulig has welcomed the commitment to the Deutschlandticket. This is an important signal of reliability for users, the SPD politician announced on Tuesday.
GDL ends strike at Mitteldeutscher Regiobahn ahead of schedule
The train drivers' union GDL is ending the ongoing strike at Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn this Friday ahead of schedule at 12.00 noon. Negotiations with the parent company Transdev are to be resumed, the company and the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) announced on Friday morning. The strike at Deutsch ..
GDL strike: Deutsche Bahn prepares for the end of the strike
On the third day of the nationwide strike by the train drivers' union GDL, Deutsche Bahn is preparing for the end of the strike in the evening. According to a railroad spokeswoman in Leipzig, more trains will be running on regional routes by then. Traffic should be running normally again on Saturday ..
Train drivers' strike - Deutsche Bahn again with emergency timetable
On the second day of the nationwide train drivers' strike, the emergency timetable of the railroad has started again. A railroad spokeswoman in Leipzig said on Thursday that travelers had obviously adjusted well to the situation. There were no overcrowded trains or long queues at the railroad inform ..
Train drivers' union strike affects regional trains in Saxony
The warning strike announced by the train drivers' union GDL will also affect passengers on some regional trains in Saxony.
Timetable change: More connections on long-distance services
In December, Deutsche Bahn traditionally changes its timetable. New connections and more trains are added for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The region is to be better connected to the major cities in the north and south.
Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President calls for better infrastructure connections in the new federal states
Saxony-Anhalt's Minister President Reiner Haseloff is calling for better infrastructure links between the new federal states and Berlin and Eastern Europe. He emphasizes the need for more direct international connections from Berlin and improved train connections between Dresden, Magdeburg and Berlin. He also focuses on the demographic challenges facing the East and calls for more freedom in the allocation of university places in order to combat the shortage of doctors.
Onset of winter leads to disruptions in rail traffic in the Vogtland region
Onset of winter causes delays and cancellations on the Vogtland network.
Disruptions also possible on the East German railroad
The private railroad company Odeg is also expecting disruptions and cancellations on its lines due to the warning strike by the train drivers' union GDL. As Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn uses the infrastructure of Deutsche Bahn, restrictions are possible, Odeg announced in Berlin on Wednesday. However, Odeg ..
MRB apologizes for problems on the railroad line
The Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn (MRB) has acknowledged considerable problems on the Leipzig-Chemnitz line and promised to alleviate them. The current situation is "by no means satisfactory and we expressly apologize to our passengers," the company explained on Tuesday in response to a dpa inquiry. The ..
Government factions want speed in infrastructure construction
The government factions in Berlin want to speed up the construction of infrastructure projects. In addition to highway projects, rail lines are also to be expanded.
Germany and Czech Republic to expand and modernize rail links
Germany and the Czech Republic have confirmed their intention to expand and modernize rail links between the two countries.
Timetable restrictions in S-Bahn traffic in the Leipzig region
S-Bahn services in the Leipzig region are being thinned out due to staff shortages. Several lines are affected.
Proposal for the traffic turnaround
The traffic turnaround is no good as an ideological dispute. Car traffic in large cities and metropolitan areas is often on the verge of collapse and pollutes the environment. Suburban connections by public transport and commuter trains often do not work well. Doubling spending on public transit and long-distance commuter rail is needed. There is also a need to shift freight traffic back from highways to rail and waterways. The goal should be large-scale container loading onto rail and waterways. Freight forwarding should only take place over the last mile.
Germany ticket in good demand in central Germany
Also in the area of the Central German Transport Association (MDV), the Deutschlandticket is in good demand. According to its information on Tuesday, more than 90,000 people have been using it since the beginning of May, and according to initial estimates, the number of contract-based users - subscr ..