Only one line will run continuously, while others will serve only partial sections of the route. As a result, many travelers will have to rely on the U-Bahn, trams, buses, or even regional trains instead.
The S-Bahn main line in Munich will be heavily restricted from Friday evening at 10:30 p.m. until Monday morning at 4:40 a.m. During this period, only the S8 will operate between Pasing and Ostbahnhof. According to Deutsche Bahn, the reason is essential overhead line work for a new bypass track as well as construction work on the second S-Bahn main line in the Laim area.
Individual Lines Using Partial Sections of the Main Line
The disruptions will also affect excursionists heading to events such as the Superbloom Festival in Olympiapark this weekend. They, along with other passengers, will need to consider alternative routes. According to Deutsche Bahn, the S1 from Moosach will travel directly to the main station. The S7 will also run as usual to the main station, since it does not use the tracks of the main line. The S6, at least, will operate on part of the main line.
In addition, passengers have the option to switch to regional trains at either Pasing or Ostbahnhof. At Ostbahnhof, the U-Bahn also provides a faster alternative. Those seeking other routes must rely on the U-Bahn, buses, or trams. The most convenient connections can be found in the apps provided by Deutsche Bahn, MVG, and MVV.
Frequent Closures of the Main Line
For many S-Bahn passengers in Munich, such closures have become a familiar occurrence over the years – particularly on weekends and during school holidays, when fewer commuters are traveling. These restrictions are usually connected to modernization works on the heavily used main line as well as to construction of the second S-Bahn tunnel beneath the city center, which is intended to ease pressure on the line by no later than 2037.
Source: With information from dpa
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