S-Bahn Network Chaos: All Lines Affected!
Significant disruptions on primary transportation arteries: hold-ups on major transit artery
Latest update, 8:30 AM: Most transportation services have resumed. However, slight hiccups persist across all lines.
On Monday morning, an S-Bahn malfunction triggered delays of up to an hour on lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, and S8.
The affected S-Bahn has been removed from the tracks due to the technical glitch at Marienplatz. As a result, some trains are terminating prematurely or are being re-routed.
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In case you missed it, brace yourself for another disruption starting Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 5:00 AM. A complete closure of the main S-Bahn line between Ostbahnhof and Isartor is scheduled due to the commissioning of a new electronic signal box.
What's Going On?
The ongoing disruptions mainly stem from the installation of a new electronic signal box at Ostbahnhof. This project will result in a temporary shutdown of the main S-Bahn line from June 7, 2025, until June 13, 2025.
Current Situation
- Interrupted Services: All S-Bahn lines are being affected, leading to numerous train cancelations and detours. Rail replacement buses will run between Ostbahnhof and Pasing, as well as between Ostbahnhof and Riem/Trudering/Johanneskirchen.
- Line Adjustments: During the closure, the S3 will operate between Isartor and Pasing, while the S2 will run between Isartor and Laim. The S7 will continue to operate as scheduled.
- Airport-Bound Passengers: Travelers heading to the airport are encouraged to take the S1.
For the latest updates and detailed travel information, check the service alerts on www.bahn.de and www.s-bahn-muenchen.de/aktuell.
Due to the installation of a new electronic signal box at Ostbahnhof, there are ongoing disruptions in the public-transit sector, specifically affecting the S-Bahn lines. This temporary shutdown of the main S-Bahn line from June 7, 2025, until June 13, 2025, has caused interruptions across all lines, resulting in numerous cancellations, detours, and financial implications for the industry.
