Summer holidays in Stuttgart - Main route blocked - that comes to S-Bahn users:
In the summer holidays, the closure of the main route turns the S-Bahn timetables ...
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Summer Disruptions and Transit Alternatives in StuttgartFrom July 30 to September 11, Stuttgart’s S-Bahn faces delays and changes, with new bus services and extended tram lines easing travel.
Key FactsJul 22, 2022 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- All S-Bahn stops between the main station and Vaihingen are closed, with trains rerouted above ground during the closure.
- S-Bahn frequency is reduced to a 30-minute interval for most lines, while regional trains also experience service limitations.
- Tram line U34 will be extended during peak hours and an on-demand bus service will operate flexibly without fixed schedules.
- The closure supports track renovations and a pioneering digital upgrade of the rail junction, with further closures planned ahead.
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Summer holidays in Stuttgart - Main route blocked - that comes to S-Bahn users: In the summer holidays, the closure of the main route turns the S-Bahn timetables ...
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