Elster Valley Bridge in Vogtland reopened to rail traffic after extensive construction work
The refurbishment of the Elster Valley Bridge in Vogtland is progressing. Trains can now once again run on both tracks over the historic structure.
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The refurbishment of the Elster Valley Bridge in Vogtland is progressing. Trains can now once again run on both tracks over the historic structure.
Delayed deliveries and reluctance to buy are having a negative impact on the business of model train manufacturer Piko.
The train drivers' union is once again striking at the Chemnitz City Railway over the introduction of the 35-hour week.
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.
After the latest train drivers' strike, there is no all-clear for passengers on the Chemnitz City-Bahn. The management is expecting further cancellations.
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.
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn announces construction work between Leipzig and Döbeln. Reduced timetable from April 2 to 7.
Train passengers must be prepared for detour, cancellations and replacement services. Construction work on the electronic signal box (ESTW)
High parking fees and poor cycle paths are causing displeasure, yet mobility in German cities is predominantly rated positively in an ADAC survey. A city in Saxony is at the top of the list.
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.
After the early end of the train drivers' strike, rail travelers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia can hope for more train connections again on Monday morning.
From Wednesday, Deutsche Bahn expects massive restrictions on regional services in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia due to the nationwide train drivers' strike. Passengers are asked to check the current timetable before starting their journey. Further information on ticket refunds is also available.
The announced six-day strike by train drivers will once again severely restrict rail services in Saxony. Deutsche Bahn is preparing for the strike from January 24 to 29 with an emergency timetable.
Deutsche Bahn is preparing for the announced six-day strike by train drivers and has drawn up an emergency timetable. Train services will be severely disrupted.
Model train fans in Germany reduce spending due to increased cost of living Manufacturer Piko records weaker sales in 2023.
Start of the train drivers' strike leads to the introduction of the Deutsche Bahn emergency timetable. Restrictions in local transport.
The warning strike announced by the train drivers' union GDL will also affect passengers on some regional trains in Saxony.
After a three-month closure, scheduled train services are now running over the Chemnitz viaduct. Until now, travelers on the Saxony-Franconia main line had to use buses.
Four people on board were slightly injured in a collision in Leipzig. The exact cause is still being investigated.
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.
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.