Stuttgart S-Bahn inner city tunnel - main line will also be closed in 2027:
S-Bahn passengers in Stuttgart must be prepared for another closure of the main line ...
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S-Bahn Core Tunnel Closure Scheduled for 2027Stuttgart's S-Bahn core tunnel will close again in 2027, disrupting service for weeks with bus replacements arranged.
Key FactsApr 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- The central S-Bahn core tunnel in Stuttgart is set to close again in 2027.
- This announcement came unexpectedly during a private VVS supervisory board meeting.
- Details on the length of the 2027 closure remain pending with updates promised.
- During closures, S-Bahn trains will terminate at the main station, while buses cover affected stops.
We will, of course, inform in a timely manner about the concrete timeframes and impacts of the 2027 necessary closure— Deutsche Bahn spokesperson, in relation to the 2027 closure (quoted from the non-public VVS supervisory board meeting)
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